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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,269.52, 366,438.84 and 78,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,269.52, 366,438.84 and 78,018.64 is: 117,039.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,269.52 : 366,438.84 = 78,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,269.52/366,438.84 = 78,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,269.52x = 366,438.84 × 78,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,269.52x = 28,589,059,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,589,059,939.98/244,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,039.00

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