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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,089.88, 369,173.70 and 79,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,089.88, 369,173.70 and 79,839 is: 119,771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,089.88 : 369,173.70 = 79,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,089.88/369,173.70 = 79,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,089.88x = 369,173.70 × 79,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,089.88x = 29,474,459,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,474,459,034.30/246,089.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,771.11

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