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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,004, 369,006 and 79,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,004, 369,006 and 79,792 is: 119,688

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,004 : 369,006 = 79,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,004/369,006 = 79,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,004x = 369,006 × 79,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,004x = 29,443,726,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,443,726,752/246,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,688

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