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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,178.22, 369,119.70 and 112,891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,178.22, 369,119.70 and 112,891.50 is: 169,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,178.22 : 369,119.70 = 112,891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,178.22/369,119.70 = 112,891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,178.22x = 369,119.70 × 112,891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,178.22x = 41,670,476,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,670,476,612.55/246,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,269.55

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