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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,946.41, 370,380.99 and 78,444.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,946.41, 370,380.99 and 78,444.57 is: 117,654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,946.41 : 370,380.99 = 78,444.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,946.41/370,380.99 = 78,444.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,946.41x = 370,380.99 × 78,444.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,946.41x = 29,054,375,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,054,375,644.82/246,946.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,654.58

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