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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,997.16, 370,527.14 and 78,457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,997.16, 370,527.14 and 78,457.36 is: 117,696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,997.16 : 370,527.14 = 78,457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,997.16/370,527.14 = 78,457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,997.16x = 370,527.14 × 78,457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,997.16x = 29,070,581,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070,581,212.75/246,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,696.01

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