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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,152, 369,263.64 and 77,615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,152, 369,263.64 and 77,615.12 is: 116,433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,152 : 369,263.64 = 77,615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,152/369,263.64 = 77,615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,152x = 369,263.64 × 77,615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,152x = 28,660,441,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,660,441,730.24/246,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,433.92

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