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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,499.44, 368,776.29 and 186,700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,499.44, 368,776.29 and 186,700.17 is: 279,313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,499.44 : 368,776.29 = 186,700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,499.44/368,776.29 = 186,700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,499.44x = 368,776.29 × 186,700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,499.44x = 68,850,597,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,850,597,306.97/246,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,313.41

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