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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,317.86, 369,474.56 and 77,838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,317.86, 369,474.56 and 77,838.22 is: 116,756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,317.86 : 369,474.56 = 77,838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,317.86/369,474.56 = 77,838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,317.86x = 369,474.56 × 77,838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,317.86x = 28,759,240,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,759,240,809.77/246,317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,756.62

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