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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,938.03, 370,368.42 and 78,436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,938.03, 370,368.42 and 78,436.19 is: 117,642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,938.03 : 370,368.42 = 78,436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,938.03/370,368.42 = 78,436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,938.03x = 370,368.42 × 78,436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,938.03x = 29,050,287,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050,287,761.12/246,938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,642.02

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