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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,059, 366,095 and 77,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,059, 366,095 and 77,847 is: 116,772.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,059 : 366,095 = 77,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,059/366,095 = 77,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,059x = 366,095 × 77,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,059x = 28,499,397,465
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,397,465/244,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,772.57

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