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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,012.93, 367,671.47 and 179,592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,012.93, 367,671.47 and 179,592.93 is: 268,405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,012.93 : 367,671.47 = 179,592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,012.93/367,671.47 = 179,592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,012.93x = 367,671.47 × 179,592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,012.93x = 66,031,195,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,031,195,676.74/246,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,405.39

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