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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,753.81, 370,144.20 and 78,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,753.81, 370,144.20 and 78,261.93 is: 117,397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,753.81 : 370,144.20 = 78,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,753.81/370,144.20 = 78,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,753.81x = 370,144.20 × 78,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,753.81x = 28,968,199,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,968,199,470.31/246,753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,397.17

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