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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,727.40, 367,091.10 and 78,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,727.40, 367,091.10 and 78,532.20 is: 117,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,727.40 : 367,091.10 = 78,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,727.40/367,091.10 = 78,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,727.40x = 367,091.10 × 78,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,727.40x = 28,828,471,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828,471,683.42/244,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,798.30

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