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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,797.52, 370,149.57 and 120,310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,797.52, 370,149.57 and 120,310.71 is: 180,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,797.52 : 370,149.57 = 120,310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,797.52/370,149.57 = 120,310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,797.52x = 370,149.57 × 120,310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,797.52x = 44,532,957,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,532,957,572.89/246,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,443.29

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