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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,263.83, 369,416.70 and 77,739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,263.83, 369,416.70 and 77,739.08 is: 116,615.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,263.83 : 369,416.70 = 77,739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,263.83/369,416.70 = 77,739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,263.83x = 369,416.70 × 77,739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,263.83x = 28,718,112,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,718,112,547.55/246,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,615.23

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