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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,007.20, 368,233.20 and 176,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,007.20, 368,233.20 and 176,023.20 is: 263,478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,007.20 : 368,233.20 = 176,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,007.20/368,233.20 = 176,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,007.20x = 368,233.20 × 176,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,007.20x = 64,817,586,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,817,586,210.24/246,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,478.41

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