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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,268.95, 369,424.39 and 77,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,268.95, 369,424.39 and 77,744.20 is: 116,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,268.95 : 369,424.39 = 77,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,268.95/369,424.39 = 77,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,268.95x = 369,424.39 × 77,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,268.95x = 28,720,603,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,720,603,661.04/246,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,622.92

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