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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,699.36, 370,056.06 and 78,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,699.36, 370,056.06 and 78,220.44 is: 117,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,699.36 : 370,056.06 = 78,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,699.36/370,056.06 = 78,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,699.36x = 370,056.06 × 78,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,699.36x = 28,945,947,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,945,947,837.87/246,699.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,332.89

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