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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,132.08, 367,849.30 and 179,712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,132.08, 367,849.30 and 179,712.08 is: 268,583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,132.08 : 367,849.30 = 179,712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,132.08/367,849.30 = 179,712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,132.08x = 367,849.30 × 179,712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,132.08x = 66,106,962,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,106,962,829.54/246,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,583.29

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