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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,541.73, 369,867.87 and 78,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,541.73, 369,867.87 and 78,072.26 is: 117,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,541.73 : 369,867.87 = 78,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,541.73/369,867.87 = 78,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,541.73x = 369,867.87 × 78,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,541.73x = 28,876,418,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,876,418,662.95/246,541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,125.89

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