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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,659.30, 370,044.98 and 78,190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,659.30, 370,044.98 and 78,190.13 is: 117,302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,659.30 : 370,044.98 = 78,190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,659.30/370,044.98 = 78,190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,659.30x = 370,044.98 × 78,190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,659.30x = 28,933,862,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933,862,850.87/246,659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,302.95

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