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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,838.60, 369,966.30 and 184,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,838.60, 369,966.30 and 184,436.20 is: 276,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,838.60 : 369,966.30 = 184,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,838.60/369,966.30 = 184,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,838.60x = 369,966.30 × 184,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,838.60x = 68,235,178,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,235,178,500.06/246,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,436.42

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