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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,914.30, 370,508.74 and 120,556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,914.30, 370,508.74 and 120,556.12 is: 180,901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,914.30 : 370,508.74 = 120,556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,914.30/370,508.74 = 120,556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,914.30x = 370,508.74 × 120,556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,914.30x = 44,667,096,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,667,096,120.49/246,914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,901.21

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