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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,153, 369,265.14 and 77,616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,153, 369,265.14 and 77,616.12 is: 116,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,153 : 369,265.14 = 77,616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,153/369,265.14 = 77,616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,153x = 369,265.14 × 77,616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,153x = 28,660,927,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,660,927,418.06/246,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,435.42

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