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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,093.20, 367,791.12 and 179,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,093.20, 367,791.12 and 179,673.20 is: 268,525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,093.20 : 367,791.12 = 179,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,093.20/367,791.12 = 179,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,093.20x = 367,791.12 × 179,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,093.20x = 66,082,206,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,082,206,563.62/246,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,525.12

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