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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,157.32, 367,886.67 and 179,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,157.32, 367,886.67 and 179,737.32 is: 268,620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,157.32 : 367,886.67 = 179,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,157.32/367,886.67 = 179,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,157.32x = 367,886.67 × 179,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,157.32x = 66,122,964,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,122,964,129.52/246,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,620.75

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