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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,641.40, 366,962.10 and 78,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,641.40, 366,962.10 and 78,446.20 is: 117,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,641.40 : 366,962.10 = 78,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,641.40/366,962.10 = 78,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,641.40x = 366,962.10 × 78,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,641.40x = 28,786,782,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,786,782,289.02/244,641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,669.30

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