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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,972.96, 370,290.96 and 118,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,972.96, 370,290.96 and 118,821.60 is: 178,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,972.96 : 370,290.96 = 118,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,972.96/370,290.96 = 118,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,972.96x = 370,290.96 × 118,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,972.96x = 43,998,564,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,998,564,332.74/246,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,151.34

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