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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,279.62, 366,406.47 and 78,067.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,279.62, 366,406.47 and 78,067.62 is: 117,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,279.62 : 366,406.47 = 78,067.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,279.62/366,406.47 = 78,067.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,279.62x = 366,406.47 × 78,067.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,279.62x = 28,604,481,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604,481,065.50/244,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,097.29

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