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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,727.90, 367,091.85 and 78,532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,727.90, 367,091.85 and 78,532.70 is: 117,799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,727.90 : 367,091.85 = 78,532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,727.90/367,091.85 = 78,532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,727.90x = 367,091.85 × 78,532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,727.90x = 28,828,714,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828,714,128.50/244,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,799.05

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