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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,989.76, 370,445.85 and 78,487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,989.76, 370,445.85 and 78,487.89 is: 117,719.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,989.76 : 370,445.85 = 78,487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,989.76/370,445.85 = 78,487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,989.76x = 370,445.85 × 78,487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,989.76x = 29,075,513,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,075,513,125.76/246,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,719.51

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