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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,492.46, 369,738.69 and 80,280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,492.46, 369,738.69 and 80,280.46 is: 120,420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,492.46 : 369,738.69 = 80,280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,492.46/369,738.69 = 80,280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,492.46x = 369,738.69 × 80,280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,492.46x = 29,682,792,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682,792,113.00/246,492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,420.69

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