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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,243.60, 369,387 and 180,501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,243.60, 369,387 and 180,501.84 is: 270,768.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,243.60 : 369,387 = 180,501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,243.60/369,387 = 180,501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,243.60x = 369,387 × 180,501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,243.60x = 66,675,033,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,675,033,172.08/246,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,768.59

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