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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,663.30, 370,050.98 and 78,194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,663.30, 370,050.98 and 78,194.13 is: 117,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,663.30 : 370,050.98 = 78,194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,663.30/370,050.98 = 78,194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,663.30x = 370,050.98 × 78,194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,663.30x = 28,935,814,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935,814,436.75/246,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,308.96

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