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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,098, 368,894.82 and 186,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,098, 368,894.82 and 186,808.16 is: 280,020.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,098 : 368,894.82 = 186,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,098/368,894.82 = 186,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,098x = 368,894.82 × 186,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,098x = 68,912,562,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,912,562,557.73/246,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,020.82

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