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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,509.41, 369,726.93 and 78,007.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,509.41, 369,726.93 and 78,007.85 is: 117,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,509.41 : 369,726.93 = 78,007.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,509.41/369,726.93 = 78,007.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,509.41x = 369,726.93 × 78,007.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,509.41x = 28,841,602,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841,602,896.40/246,509.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,000.01

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