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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,720.94, 369,783.18 and 120,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,720.94, 369,783.18 and 120,171.56 is: 180,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,720.94 : 369,783.18 = 120,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,720.94/369,783.18 = 120,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,720.94x = 369,783.18 × 120,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,720.94x = 44,437,421,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,421,602.36/246,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,112.08

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