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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,151, 369,262.14 and 77,614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,151, 369,262.14 and 77,614.12 is: 116,432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,151 : 369,262.14 = 77,614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,151/369,262.14 = 77,614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,151x = 369,262.14 × 77,614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,151x = 28,659,956,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,659,956,045.42/246,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,432.42

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