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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,097, 368,893.32 and 186,807.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,097, 368,893.32 and 186,807.16 is: 280,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,097 : 368,893.32 = 186,807.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,097/368,893.32 = 186,807.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,097x = 368,893.32 × 186,807.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,097x = 68,911,913,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,911,913,452.17/246,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,019.32

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