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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,975.87, 370,632.09 and 113,857.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,975.87, 370,632.09 and 113,857.23 is: 170,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,975.87 : 370,632.09 = 113,857.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,975.87/370,632.09 = 113,857.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,975.87x = 370,632.09 × 113,857.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,975.87x = 42,199,143,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,199,143,116.51/246,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,863.43

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