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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,710.90, 367,066.35 and 78,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,710.90, 367,066.35 and 78,515.70 is: 117,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,710.90 : 367,066.35 = 78,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,710.90/367,066.35 = 78,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,710.90x = 367,066.35 × 78,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,710.90x = 28,820,471,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820,471,416.70/244,710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,773.55

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