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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,323.62, 368,562.75 and 175,410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,323.62, 368,562.75 and 175,410.10 is: 262,458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,323.62 : 368,562.75 = 175,410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,323.62/368,562.75 = 175,410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,323.62x = 368,562.75 × 175,410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,323.62x = 64,649,628,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,649,628,833.78/246,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,458.10

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