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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,629.66, 369,957.23 and 78,167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,629.66, 369,957.23 and 78,167.88 is: 117,255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,629.66 : 369,957.23 = 78,167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,629.66/369,957.23 = 78,167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,629.66x = 369,957.23 × 78,167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,629.66x = 28,918,771,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918,771,968.93/246,629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,255.86

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