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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,619.12, 366,980.52 and 78,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,619.12, 366,980.52 and 78,523.76 is: 117,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,619.12 : 366,980.52 = 78,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,619.12/366,980.52 = 78,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,619.12x = 366,980.52 × 78,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,619.12x = 28,816,690,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,816,690,277.16/244,619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,802.28

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