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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,167.53, 603,186.14 and 246,180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,167.53, 603,186.14 and 246,180.87 is: 339,670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,167.53 : 603,186.14 = 246,180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,167.53/603,186.14 = 246,180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,167.53x = 603,186.14 × 246,180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,167.53x = 148,492,889,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,492,889,332.59/437,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,670.44

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