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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,910.72, 370,197.52 and 118,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,910.72, 370,197.52 and 118,759.36 is: 178,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,910.72 : 370,197.52 = 118,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,910.72/370,197.52 = 118,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,910.72x = 370,197.52 × 118,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,910.72x = 43,964,420,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964,420,548.79/246,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,057.97

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