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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,591.84, 369,590.31 and 120,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,591.84, 369,590.31 and 120,042.42 is: 179,918.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,591.84 : 369,590.31 = 120,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,591.84/369,590.31 = 120,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,591.84x = 369,590.31 × 120,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,591.84x = 44,366,515,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366,515,220.95/246,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,918.83

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