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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,349.20, 366,523.80 and 78,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,349.20, 366,523.80 and 78,137.20 is: 117,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,349.20 : 366,523.80 = 78,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,349.20/366,523.80 = 78,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,349.20x = 366,523.80 × 78,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,349.20x = 28,639,143,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,639,143,465.36/244,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,205.80

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