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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,976.38, 370,632.84 and 113,857.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,976.38, 370,632.84 and 113,857.74 is: 170,864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,976.38 : 370,632.84 = 113,857.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,976.38/370,632.84 = 113,857.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,976.38x = 370,632.84 × 113,857.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,976.38x = 42,199,417,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,199,417,532.18/246,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,864.18

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