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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,665.06, 370,044.24 and 78,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,665.06, 370,044.24 and 78,227.84 is: 117,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,665.06 : 370,044.24 = 78,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,665.06/370,044.24 = 78,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,665.06x = 370,044.24 × 78,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,665.06x = 28,947,761,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947,761,599.64/246,665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,356.55

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