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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,187.60, 368,989.80 and 183,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,187.60, 368,989.80 and 183,785.20 is: 275,460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,187.60 : 368,989.80 = 183,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,187.60/368,989.80 = 183,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,187.60x = 368,989.80 × 183,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,187.60x = 67,814,864,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,814,864,190.96/246,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,460.11

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