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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,422.78, 369,679.72 and 77,985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,422.78, 369,679.72 and 77,985.50 is: 116,992.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,422.78 : 369,679.72 = 77,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,422.78/369,679.72 = 77,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,422.78x = 369,679.72 × 77,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,422.78x = 28,829,657,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,829,657,804.06/246,422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,992.67

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