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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,090.20, 367,786.63 and 179,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,090.20, 367,786.63 and 179,670.20 is: 268,520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,090.20 : 367,786.63 = 179,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,090.20/367,786.63 = 179,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,090.20x = 367,786.63 × 179,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,090.20x = 66,080,297,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,080,297,369.43/246,090.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,520.64

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