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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,613.12, 366,971.52 and 78,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,613.12, 366,971.52 and 78,517.76 is: 117,793.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,613.12 : 366,971.52 = 78,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,613.12/366,971.52 = 78,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,613.12x = 366,971.52 × 78,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,613.12x = 28,813,781,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,813,781,734.20/244,613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,793.28

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