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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,186, 369,331.08 and 79,986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,186, 369,331.08 and 79,986.96 is: 119,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,186 : 369,331.08 = 79,986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,186/369,331.08 = 79,986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,186x = 369,331.08 × 79,986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,186x = 29,541,670,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,541,670,322.72/246,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,997.36

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