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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,798.33, 370,150.65 and 120,311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,798.33, 370,150.65 and 120,311.36 is: 180,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,798.33 : 370,150.65 = 120,311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,798.33/370,150.65 = 120,311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,798.33x = 370,150.65 × 120,311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,798.33x = 44,533,326,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533,326,255.63/246,798.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,444.20

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