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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,719.94, 369,781.69 and 120,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,719.94, 369,781.69 and 120,170.56 is: 180,110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,719.94 : 369,781.69 = 120,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,719.94/369,781.69 = 120,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,719.94x = 369,781.69 × 120,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,719.94x = 44,436,870,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,436,870,315.29/246,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,110.58

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