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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,095.20, 369,531.60 and 179,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,095.20, 369,531.60 and 179,999.20 is: 270,283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,095.20 : 369,531.60 = 179,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,095.20/369,531.60 = 179,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,095.20x = 369,531.60 × 179,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,095.20x = 66,515,392,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,515,392,374.72/246,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,283.18

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