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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,323.03, 339,461.28 and 178,224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,323.03, 339,461.28 and 178,224.71 is: 245,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,323.03 : 339,461.28 = 178,224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,323.03/339,461.28 = 178,224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,323.03x = 339,461.28 × 178,224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,323.03x = 60,500,386,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,500,386,486.92/246,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,614.01

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