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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,716.23, 370,087.56 and 78,249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,716.23, 370,087.56 and 78,249.34 is: 117,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,716.23 : 370,087.56 = 78,249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,716.23/370,087.56 = 78,249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,716.23x = 370,087.56 × 78,249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,716.23x = 28,959,107,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959,107,554.74/246,716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,378.20

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