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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,873.95, 370,273.09 and 78,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,873.95, 370,273.09 and 78,372.28 is: 117,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,873.95 : 370,273.09 = 78,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,873.95/370,273.09 = 78,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,873.95x = 370,273.09 × 78,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,873.95x = 29,019,146,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019,146,285.95/246,873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,546.41

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