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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,029.85, 367,696.64 and 179,609.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,029.85, 367,696.64 and 179,609.85 is: 268,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,029.85 : 367,696.64 = 179,609.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,029.85/367,696.64 = 179,609.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,029.85x = 367,696.64 × 179,609.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,029.85x = 66,041,938,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041,938,355.90/246,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,430.59

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