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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,587.91, 369,584.43 and 120,038.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,587.91, 369,584.43 and 120,038.46 is: 179,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,587.91 : 369,584.43 = 120,038.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,587.91/369,584.43 = 120,038.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,587.91x = 369,584.43 × 120,038.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,587.91x = 44,364,345,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364,345,817.18/246,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,912.90

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