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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,039.24, 368,533.98 and 186,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,039.24, 368,533.98 and 186,902.76 is: 279,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,039.24 : 368,533.98 = 186,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,039.24/368,533.98 = 186,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,039.24x = 368,533.98 × 186,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,039.24x = 68,880,018,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,880,018,015.78/246,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,955.42

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