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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,096, 368,891.82 and 186,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,096, 368,891.82 and 186,806.16 is: 280,017.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,096 : 368,891.82 = 186,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,096/368,891.82 = 186,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,096x = 368,891.82 × 186,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,096x = 68,911,264,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,911,264,349.61/246,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,017.82

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