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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,199.72, 369,161.06 and 77,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,199.72, 369,161.06 and 77,688.64 is: 116,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,199.72 : 369,161.06 = 77,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,199.72/369,161.06 = 77,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,199.72x = 369,161.06 × 77,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,199.72x = 28,679,619,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679,619,125.83/246,199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,489.24

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