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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,125.60, 368,896.80 and 183,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,125.60, 368,896.80 and 183,723.20 is: 275,367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,125.60 : 368,896.80 = 183,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,125.60/368,896.80 = 183,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,125.60x = 368,896.80 × 183,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,125.60x = 67,774,900,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,774,900,565.76/246,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,367.13

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