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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,416.92, 369,670.94 and 77,979.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,416.92, 369,670.94 and 77,979.65 is: 116,983.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,416.92 : 369,670.94 = 77,979.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,416.92/369,670.94 = 77,979.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,416.92x = 369,670.94 × 77,979.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,416.92x = 28,826,808,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826,808,570.54/246,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,983.89

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