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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,973.96, 370,292.46 and 118,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,973.96, 370,292.46 and 118,822.60 is: 178,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,973.96 : 370,292.46 = 118,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,973.96/370,292.46 = 118,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,973.96x = 370,292.46 × 118,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,973.96x = 43,999,112,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999,112,857.60/246,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,152.84

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