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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,659, 369,988.50 and 80,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,659, 369,988.50 and 80,447 is: 120,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,659 : 369,988.50 = 80,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,659/369,988.50 = 80,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,659x = 369,988.50 × 80,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,659x = 29,764,464,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764,464,859.50/246,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,670.50

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