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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,580.20, 369,852.08 and 119,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,580.20, 369,852.08 and 119,829 is: 179,734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,580.20 : 369,852.08 = 119,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,580.20/369,852.08 = 119,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,580.20x = 369,852.08 × 119,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,580.20x = 44,319,004,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319,004,894.32/246,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,734.65

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