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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,037.38, 367,707.84 and 179,617.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,037.38, 367,707.84 and 179,617.38 is: 268,441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,037.38 : 367,707.84 = 179,617.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,037.38/367,707.84 = 179,617.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,037.38x = 367,707.84 × 179,617.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,037.38x = 66,046,718,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,046,718,826.26/246,037.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,441.81

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