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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,204.72, 369,168.56 and 77,693.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,204.72, 369,168.56 and 77,693.64 is: 116,496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,204.72 : 369,168.56 = 77,693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,204.72/369,168.56 = 77,693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,204.72x = 369,168.56 × 77,693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,204.72x = 28,682,049,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,682,049,199.96/246,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,496.75

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