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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,696.72, 370,174.80 and 175,111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,696.72, 370,174.80 and 175,111.62 is: 262,759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,696.72 : 370,174.80 = 175,111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,696.72/370,174.80 = 175,111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,696.72x = 370,174.80 × 175,111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,696.72x = 64,821,908,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,821,908,911.18/246,696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,759.51

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