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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,122.72, 367,835.12 and 179,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,122.72, 367,835.12 and 179,702.72 is: 268,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,122.72 : 367,835.12 = 179,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,122.72/367,835.12 = 179,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,122.72x = 367,835.12 × 179,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,122.72x = 66,100,971,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,100,971,575.53/246,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,569.16

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