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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,088.20, 367,783.65 and 179,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,088.20, 367,783.65 and 179,668.20 is: 268,517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,088.20 : 367,783.65 = 179,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,088.20/367,783.65 = 179,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,088.20x = 367,783.65 × 179,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,088.20x = 66,079,026,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,079,026,384.93/246,088.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,517.65

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