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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,479.47, 369,682.19 and 77,977.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,479.47, 369,682.19 and 77,977.89 is: 116,955.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,479.47 : 369,682.19 = 77,977.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,479.47/369,682.19 = 77,977.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,479.47x = 369,682.19 × 77,977.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,479.47x = 28,827,037,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827,037,146.78/246,479.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,955.12

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