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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,902.94, 370,185.93 and 118,751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,902.94, 370,185.93 and 118,751.56 is: 178,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,902.94 : 370,185.93 = 118,751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,902.94/370,185.93 = 118,751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,902.94x = 370,185.93 × 118,751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,902.94x = 43,960,155,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,960,155,752.09/246,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,046.30

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