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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,632.90, 366,949.35 and 78,437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,632.90, 366,949.35 and 78,437.70 is: 117,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,632.90 : 366,949.35 = 78,437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,632.90/366,949.35 = 78,437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,632.90x = 366,949.35 × 78,437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,632.90x = 28,782,663,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,782,663,030.50/244,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,656.55

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