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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,874.08, 370,094.80 and 118,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,874.08, 370,094.80 and 118,726.13 is: 177,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,874.08 : 370,094.80 = 118,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,874.08/370,094.80 = 118,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,874.08x = 370,094.80 × 118,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,874.08x = 43,939,920,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,939,920,893.02/246,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,985.16

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