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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,979.08, 370,468.56 and 113,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,979.08, 370,468.56 and 113,819.92 is: 170,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,979.08 : 370,468.56 = 113,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,979.08/370,468.56 = 113,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,979.08x = 370,468.56 × 113,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,979.08x = 42,166,701,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,166,701,861.72/246,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,729.85

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