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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,310.20, 369,611.10 and 179,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,310.20, 369,611.10 and 179,582.40 is: 269,479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,310.20 : 369,611.10 = 179,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,310.20/369,611.10 = 179,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,310.20x = 369,611.10 × 179,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,310.20x = 66,375,648,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375,648,404.64/246,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,479.90

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