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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,086.70, 367,781.42 and 179,666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,086.70, 367,781.42 and 179,666.70 is: 268,515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,086.70 : 367,781.42 = 179,666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,086.70/367,781.42 = 179,666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,086.70x = 367,781.42 × 179,666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,086.70x = 66,078,073,154.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,078,073,154.38/246,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,515.42

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