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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,865.08, 370,434.52 and 120,506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,865.08, 370,434.52 and 120,506.30 is: 180,826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,865.08 : 370,434.52 = 120,506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,865.08/370,434.52 = 120,506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,865.08x = 370,434.52 × 120,506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,865.08x = 44,639,693,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,639,693,397.48/246,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,826.28

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