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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,939.03, 370,369.92 and 78,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,939.03, 370,369.92 and 78,437.19 is: 117,643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,939.03 : 370,369.92 = 78,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,939.03/370,369.92 = 78,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,939.03x = 370,369.92 × 78,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,939.03x = 29,050,775,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050,775,785.32/246,939.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,643.52

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