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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,683.66, 370,131.09 and 78,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,683.66, 370,131.09 and 78,217.82 is: 117,360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,683.66 : 370,131.09 = 78,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,683.66/370,131.09 = 78,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,683.66x = 370,131.09 × 78,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,683.66x = 28,950,846,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,950,846,974.02/246,683.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,360.21

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