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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,816.22, 370,007.61 and 118,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,816.22, 370,007.61 and 118,668.46 is: 177,898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,816.22 : 370,007.61 = 118,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,816.22/370,007.61 = 118,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,816.22x = 370,007.61 × 118,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,816.22x = 43,908,233,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,908,233,266.98/246,816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,898.49

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