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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,116.30, 369,186.17 and 119,605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,116.30, 369,186.17 and 119,605.82 is: 179,414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,116.30 : 369,186.17 = 119,605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,116.30/369,186.17 = 119,605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,116.30x = 369,186.17 × 119,605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,116.30x = 44,156,812,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156,812,151.55/246,116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,414.42

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