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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,670.08, 369,698.92 and 179,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,670.08, 369,698.92 and 179,096.64 is: 268,422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,670.08 : 369,698.92 = 179,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,670.08/369,698.92 = 179,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,670.08x = 369,698.92 × 179,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,670.08x = 66,211,834,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,211,834,383.63/246,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,422.64

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