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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,377.43, 369,563.96 and 77,897.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,377.43, 369,563.96 and 77,897.87 is: 116,846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,377.43 : 369,563.96 = 77,897.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,377.43/369,563.96 = 77,897.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,377.43x = 369,563.96 × 77,897.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,377.43x = 28,788,244,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,788,244,461.32/246,377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,846.11

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