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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,980.48, 370,290.90 and 78,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,980.48, 370,290.90 and 78,445.40 is: 117,610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,980.48 : 370,290.90 = 78,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,980.48/370,290.90 = 78,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,980.48x = 370,290.90 × 78,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,980.48x = 29,047,617,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,047,617,766.86/246,980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,610.99

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