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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,324.12, 368,563.50 and 175,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,324.12, 368,563.50 and 175,410.60 is: 262,458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,324.12 : 368,563.50 = 175,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,324.12/368,563.50 = 175,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,324.12x = 368,563.50 × 175,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,324.12x = 64,649,944,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,649,944,673.10/246,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,458.85

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