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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,179.22, 369,121.20 and 112,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,179.22, 369,121.20 and 112,892.50 is: 169,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,179.22 : 369,121.20 = 112,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,179.22/369,121.20 = 112,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,179.22x = 369,121.20 × 112,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,179.22x = 41,671,015,071
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,671,015,071/246,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,271.05

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