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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,028.85, 367,695.15 and 179,608.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,028.85, 367,695.15 and 179,608.85 is: 268,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,028.85 : 367,695.15 = 179,608.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,028.85/367,695.15 = 179,608.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,028.85x = 367,695.15 × 179,608.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,028.85x = 66,041,302,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041,302,144.03/246,028.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,429.10

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