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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.76, 370,494.96 and 97,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.76, 370,494.96 and 97,214.24 is: 145,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.76 : 370,494.96 = 97,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.76/370,494.96 = 97,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.76x = 370,494.96 × 97,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.76x = 36,017,385,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,017,385,960.23/246,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,827.78

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