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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,138.46, 369,215.58 and 77,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,138.46, 369,215.58 and 77,660.34 is: 116,493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,138.46 : 369,215.58 = 77,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,138.46/369,215.58 = 77,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,138.46x = 369,215.58 × 77,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,138.46x = 28,673,407,476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,673,407,476.10/246,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,493.00

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