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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,957.41, 370,362.60 and 104,800.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,957.41, 370,362.60 and 104,800.38 is: 157,169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,957.41 : 370,362.60 = 104,800.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,957.41/370,362.60 = 104,800.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,957.41x = 370,362.60 × 104,800.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,957.41x = 38,814,141,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,814,141,217.79/246,957.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,169.38

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