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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,002.46, 369,055.53 and 79,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,002.46, 369,055.53 and 79,777.50 is: 119,683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,002.46 : 369,055.53 = 79,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,002.46/369,055.53 = 79,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,002.46x = 369,055.53 × 79,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,002.46x = 29,442,327,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442,327,544.58/246,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,683.06

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