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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,939.89, 370,445.14 and 76,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,939.89, 370,445.14 and 76,176.03 is: 114,274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,939.89 : 370,445.14 = 76,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,939.89/370,445.14 = 76,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,939.89x = 370,445.14 × 76,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,939.89x = 28,219,040,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,040,097.99/246,939.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,274.94

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