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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,711.59, 370,080.60 and 78,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,711.59, 370,080.60 and 78,244.72 is: 117,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,711.59 : 370,080.60 = 78,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,711.59/370,080.60 = 78,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,711.59x = 370,080.60 × 78,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,711.59x = 28,956,851,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,956,851,705.81/246,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,371.27

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