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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,179.60, 368,977.80 and 183,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,179.60, 368,977.80 and 183,777.20 is: 275,448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,179.60 : 368,977.80 = 183,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,179.60/368,977.80 = 183,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,179.60x = 368,977.80 × 183,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,179.60x = 67,809,706,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,809,706,946.16/246,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,448.12

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