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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,736.52, 369,888.54 and 118,588.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,736.52, 369,888.54 and 118,588.71 is: 177,779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,736.52 : 369,888.54 = 118,588.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,736.52/369,888.54 = 118,588.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,736.52x = 369,888.54 × 118,588.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,736.52x = 43,864,604,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,864,604,802.38/246,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,779.13

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