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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,084.56, 368,822.28 and 174,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,084.56, 368,822.28 and 174,893.72 is: 262,124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,084.56 : 368,822.28 = 174,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,084.56/368,822.28 = 174,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,084.56x = 368,822.28 × 174,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,084.56x = 64,504,700,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,504,700,568.08/246,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,124.13

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