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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,926.02, 370,351.10 and 78,424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,926.02, 370,351.10 and 78,424.54 is: 117,624.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,926.02 : 370,351.10 = 78,424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,926.02/370,351.10 = 78,424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,926.02x = 370,351.10 × 78,424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,926.02x = 29,044,614,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,044,614,655.99/246,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,624.76

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