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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,988.26, 370,443.60 and 78,486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,988.26, 370,443.60 and 78,486.39 is: 117,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,988.26 : 370,443.60 = 78,486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,988.26/370,443.60 = 78,486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,988.26x = 370,443.60 × 78,486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,988.26x = 29,074,780,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,074,780,862.60/246,988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,717.26

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