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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,292.88, 369,478.20 and 80,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,292.88, 369,478.20 and 80,042 is: 120,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,292.88 : 369,478.20 = 80,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,292.88/369,478.20 = 80,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,292.88x = 369,478.20 × 80,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,292.88x = 29,573,774,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,573,774,084.40/246,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,075.64

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