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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,161.99, 369,243.03 and 77,699.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,161.99, 369,243.03 and 77,699.33 is: 116,549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,161.99 : 369,243.03 = 77,699.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,161.99/369,243.03 = 77,699.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,161.99x = 369,243.03 × 77,699.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,161.99x = 28,689,934,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,689,934,610.96/246,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,549.00

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