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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,972.68, 370,513.70 and 78,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,972.68, 370,513.70 and 78,544.52 is: 117,834.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,972.68 : 370,513.70 = 78,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,972.68/370,513.70 = 78,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,972.68x = 370,513.70 × 78,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,972.68x = 29,101,820,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,101,820,327.20/246,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,834.17

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