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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,581.15, 369,867.63 and 78,101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,581.15, 369,867.63 and 78,101.15 is: 117,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,581.15 : 369,867.63 = 78,101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,581.15/369,867.63 = 78,101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,581.15x = 369,867.63 × 78,101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,581.15x = 28,887,087,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887,087,250.77/246,581.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,150.43

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