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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,043.45, 369,079.76 and 77,569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,043.45, 369,079.76 and 77,569.12 is: 116,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,043.45 : 369,079.76 = 77,569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,043.45/369,079.76 = 77,569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,043.45x = 369,079.76 × 77,569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,043.45x = 28,629,192,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629,192,193.01/246,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,358.28

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