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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,688.35, 370,162.21 and 175,103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,688.35, 370,162.21 and 175,103.23 is: 262,746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,688.35 : 370,162.21 = 175,103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,688.35/370,162.21 = 175,103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,688.35x = 370,162.21 × 175,103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,688.35x = 64,816,598,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,816,598,594.94/246,688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,746.90

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