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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,175.16, 369,261.92 and 79,963.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,175.16, 369,261.92 and 79,963.16 is: 119,944.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,175.16 : 369,261.92 = 79,963.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,175.16/369,261.92 = 79,963.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,175.16x = 369,261.92 × 79,963.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,175.16x = 29,527,348,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,527,348,344.47/246,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,944.47

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