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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,322.62, 368,561.25 and 175,409.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,322.62, 368,561.25 and 175,409.10 is: 262,456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,322.62 : 368,561.25 = 175,409.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,322.62/368,561.25 = 175,409.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,322.62x = 368,561.25 × 175,409.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,322.62x = 64,648,997,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,648,997,157.38/246,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,456.60

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