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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,638.52, 369,959.40 and 78,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,638.52, 369,959.40 and 78,155.28 is: 117,233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,638.52 : 369,959.40 = 78,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,638.52/369,959.40 = 78,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,638.52x = 369,959.40 × 78,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,638.52x = 28,914,280,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914,280,495.63/246,638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,233.43

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