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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,074.16, 367,762.76 and 179,654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,074.16, 367,762.76 and 179,654.16 is: 268,496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,074.16 : 367,762.76 = 179,654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,074.16/367,762.76 = 179,654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,074.16x = 367,762.76 × 179,654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,074.16x = 66,070,109,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,070,109,727.08/246,074.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,496.74

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