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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,182.38, 369,273.68 and 77,719.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,182.38, 369,273.68 and 77,719.79 is: 116,579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,182.38 : 369,273.68 = 77,719.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,182.38/369,273.68 = 77,719.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,182.38x = 369,273.68 × 77,719.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,182.38x = 28,699,872,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699,872,862.13/246,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,579.72

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