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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,011.66, 367,669.61 and 179,591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,011.66, 367,669.61 and 179,591.66 is: 268,403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,011.66 : 367,669.61 = 179,591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,011.66/367,669.61 = 179,591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,011.66x = 367,669.61 × 179,591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,011.66x = 66,030,395,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,030,395,591.45/246,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,403.52

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