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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,089.70, 367,785.89 and 179,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,089.70, 367,785.89 and 179,669.70 is: 268,519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,089.70 : 367,785.89 = 179,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,089.70/367,785.89 = 179,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,089.70x = 367,785.89 × 179,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,089.70x = 66,079,979,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,079,979,622.18/246,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,519.89

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