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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,924.01, 370,348.11 and 78,422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,924.01, 370,348.11 and 78,422.53 is: 117,621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,924.01 : 370,348.11 = 78,422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,924.01/370,348.11 = 78,422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,924.01x = 370,348.11 × 78,422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,924.01x = 29,043,635,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,043,635,766.92/246,924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,621.76

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