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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,247.60, 369,393 and 180,505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,247.60, 369,393 and 180,505.84 is: 270,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,247.60 : 369,393 = 180,505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,247.60/369,393 = 180,505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,247.60x = 369,393 × 180,505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,247.60x = 66,677,593,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,677,593,755.12/246,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,774.59

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