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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,723.08, 370,097.83 and 78,256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,723.08, 370,097.83 and 78,256.19 is: 117,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,723.08 : 370,097.83 = 78,256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,723.08/370,097.83 = 78,256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,723.08x = 370,097.83 × 78,256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,723.08x = 28,962,446,103.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962,446,103.07/246,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,388.47

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