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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,265.96, 369,419.91 and 77,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,265.96, 369,419.91 and 77,741.20 is: 116,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,265.96 : 369,419.91 = 77,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,265.96/369,419.91 = 77,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,265.96x = 369,419.91 × 77,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,265.96x = 28,719,147,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,719,147,107.29/246,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,618.42

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