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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,198, 369,332.64 and 77,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,198, 369,332.64 and 77,661.12 is: 116,502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,198 : 369,332.64 = 77,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,198/369,332.64 = 77,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,198x = 369,332.64 × 77,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,198x = 28,682,786,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,682,786,474.96/246,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,502.92

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