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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,784.56, 370,176.72 and 80,572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,784.56, 370,176.72 and 80,572.56 is: 120,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,784.56 : 370,176.72 = 80,572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,784.56/370,176.72 = 80,572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,784.56x = 370,176.72 × 80,572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,784.56x = 29,826,085,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,826,085,982.80/246,784.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,858.80

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