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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,268.46, 369,423.66 and 77,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,268.46, 369,423.66 and 77,743.70 is: 116,622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,268.46 : 369,423.66 = 77,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,268.46/369,423.66 = 77,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,268.46x = 369,423.66 × 77,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,268.46x = 28,720,362,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,720,362,195.94/246,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,622.17

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