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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,333.32, 369,555.26 and 77,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,333.32, 369,555.26 and 77,863.44 is: 116,812.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,333.32 : 369,555.26 = 77,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,333.32/369,555.26 = 77,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,333.32x = 369,555.26 × 77,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,333.32x = 28,774,843,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774,843,424.38/246,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,812.63

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