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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,158.16, 369,237.24 and 77,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,158.16, 369,237.24 and 77,691.60 is: 116,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,158.16 : 369,237.24 = 77,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,158.16/369,237.24 = 77,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,158.16x = 369,237.24 × 77,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,158.16x = 28,686,631,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686,631,955.18/246,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,537.40

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