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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,707.36, 370,074.14 and 78,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,707.36, 370,074.14 and 78,240.96 is: 117,365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,707.36 : 370,074.14 = 78,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,707.36/370,074.14 = 78,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,707.36x = 370,074.14 × 78,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,707.36x = 28,954,955,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954,955,984.77/246,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,365.59

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