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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,010.66, 367,668.11 and 179,590.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,010.66, 367,668.11 and 179,590.66 is: 268,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,010.66 : 367,668.11 = 179,590.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,010.66/367,668.11 = 179,590.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,010.66x = 367,668.11 × 179,590.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,010.66x = 66,029,758,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,029,758,065.66/246,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,402.02

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