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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,181.88, 369,272.93 and 77,719.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,181.88, 369,272.93 and 77,719.29 is: 116,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,181.88 : 369,272.93 = 77,719.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,181.88/369,272.93 = 77,719.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,181.88x = 369,272.93 × 77,719.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,181.88x = 28,699,629,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699,629,547.22/246,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,578.97

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