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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,552, 369,853.49 and 78,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,552, 369,853.49 and 78,095.26 is: 117,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,552 : 369,853.49 = 78,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,552/369,853.49 = 78,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,552x = 369,853.49 × 78,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,552x = 28,883,804,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883,804,463.46/246,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,150.96

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