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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,265.33, 369,418.95 and 77,740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,265.33, 369,418.95 and 77,740.58 is: 116,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,265.33 : 369,418.95 = 77,740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,265.33/369,418.95 = 77,740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,265.33x = 369,418.95 × 77,740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,265.33x = 28,718,841,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,718,841,588.90/246,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,617.48

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