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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,949.08, 370,373.70 and 69,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,949.08, 370,373.70 and 69,464.28 is: 104,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,949.08 : 370,373.70 = 69,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,949.08/370,373.70 = 69,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,949.08x = 370,373.70 × 69,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,949.08x = 25,727,742,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,727,742,401.44/246,949.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,182.38

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