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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,291.88, 369,476.70 and 80,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,291.88, 369,476.70 and 80,041 is: 120,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,291.88 : 369,476.70 = 80,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,291.88/369,476.70 = 80,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,291.88x = 369,476.70 × 80,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,291.88x = 29,573,284,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,573,284,544.70/246,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,074.14

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