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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,951.93, 370,491.65 and 76,169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,951.93, 370,491.65 and 76,169.81 is: 114,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,951.93 : 370,491.65 = 76,169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,951.93/370,491.65 = 76,169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,951.93x = 370,491.65 × 76,169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,951.93x = 28,220,276,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220,276,353.78/246,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,274.37

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