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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,999.78, 369,484.76 and 197,177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,999.78, 369,484.76 and 197,177.19 is: 294,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,999.78 : 369,484.76 = 197,177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,999.78/369,484.76 = 197,177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,999.78x = 369,484.76 × 197,177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,999.78x = 72,853,966,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,853,966,724.62/246,999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,955.59

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