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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,004.26, 368,743.56 and 175,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,004.26, 368,743.56 and 175,670.34 is: 263,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,004.26 : 368,743.56 = 175,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,004.26/368,743.56 = 175,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,004.26x = 368,743.56 × 175,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,004.26x = 64,777,306,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,777,306,558.01/246,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,317.82

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