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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,265.46, 369,419.14 and 77,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,265.46, 369,419.14 and 77,740.70 is: 116,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,265.46 : 369,419.14 = 77,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,265.46/369,419.14 = 77,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,265.46x = 369,419.14 × 77,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,265.46x = 28,718,902,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,718,902,537.00/246,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,617.66

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