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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,721.44, 369,783.93 and 120,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,721.44, 369,783.93 and 120,172.06 is: 180,112.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,721.44 : 369,783.93 = 120,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,721.44/369,783.93 = 120,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,721.44x = 369,783.93 × 120,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,721.44x = 44,437,696,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,696,623.00/246,721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,112.83

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