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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,707.40, 367,061.10 and 78,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,707.40, 367,061.10 and 78,512.20 is: 117,768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,707.40 : 367,061.10 = 78,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,707.40/367,061.10 = 78,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,707.40x = 367,061.10 × 78,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,707.40x = 28,818,774,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,818,774,495.42/244,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,768.30

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