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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,006.20, 368,231.70 and 176,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,006.20, 368,231.70 and 176,022.20 is: 263,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,006.20 : 368,231.70 = 176,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,006.20/368,231.70 = 176,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,006.20x = 368,231.70 × 176,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,006.20x = 64,816,953,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,816,953,943.74/246,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,476.91

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