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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,972.32, 370,415.40 and 69,437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,972.32, 370,415.40 and 69,437.13 is: 104,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,972.32 : 370,415.40 = 69,437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,972.32/370,415.40 = 69,437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,972.32x = 370,415.40 × 69,437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,972.32x = 25,720,580,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,720,580,634.36/246,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,143.58

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