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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,815.40, 370,176.12 and 120,328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,815.40, 370,176.12 and 120,328.68 is: 180,470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,815.40 : 370,176.12 = 120,328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,815.40/370,176.12 = 120,328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,815.40x = 370,176.12 × 120,328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,815.40x = 44,542,803,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,542,803,887.12/246,815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,470.12

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