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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,624.90, 366,937.35 and 78,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,624.90, 366,937.35 and 78,429.70 is: 117,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,624.90 : 366,937.35 = 78,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,624.90/366,937.35 = 78,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,624.90x = 366,937.35 × 78,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,624.90x = 28,778,786,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778,786,279.30/244,624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,644.55

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