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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,925.02, 370,349.60 and 78,423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,925.02, 370,349.60 and 78,423.54 is: 117,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,925.02 : 370,349.60 = 78,423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,925.02/370,349.60 = 78,423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,925.02x = 370,349.60 × 78,423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,925.02x = 29,044,126,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,044,126,669.58/246,925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,623.26

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