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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,855.12, 370,295.28 and 78,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,855.12, 370,295.28 and 78,362.52 is: 117,547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,855.12 : 370,295.28 = 78,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,855.12/370,295.28 = 78,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,855.12x = 370,295.28 × 78,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,855.12x = 29,017,271,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,017,271,284.91/246,855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,547.78

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