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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,068.32, 367,754.04 and 179,648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,068.32, 367,754.04 and 179,648.32 is: 268,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,068.32 : 367,754.04 = 179,648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,068.32/367,754.04 = 179,648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,068.32x = 367,754.04 × 179,648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,068.32x = 66,066,395,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,066,395,459.21/246,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,488.02

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