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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,252.40, 369,435.66 and 77,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,252.40, 369,435.66 and 77,789.44 is: 116,702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,252.40 : 369,435.66 = 77,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,252.40/369,435.66 = 77,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,252.40x = 369,435.66 × 77,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,252.40x = 28,738,193,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738,193,107.43/246,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,702.18

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