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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,330.64, 368,573.24 and 175,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,330.64, 368,573.24 and 175,417.12 is: 262,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,330.64 : 368,573.24 = 175,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,330.64/368,573.24 = 175,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,330.64x = 368,573.24 × 175,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,330.64x = 64,654,056,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654,056,269.87/246,330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,468.59

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