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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,660.06, 370,036.74 and 78,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,660.06, 370,036.74 and 78,222.84 is: 117,349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,660.06 : 370,036.74 = 78,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,660.06/370,036.74 = 78,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,660.06x = 370,036.74 × 78,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,660.06x = 28,945,324,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,945,324,707.14/246,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,349.05

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