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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,940.72, 370,474.99 and 76,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,940.72, 370,474.99 and 76,158.66 is: 114,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,940.72 : 370,474.99 = 76,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,940.72/370,474.99 = 76,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,940.72x = 370,474.99 × 76,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,940.72x = 28,214,877,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214,877,875.73/246,940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,257.70

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