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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,781.38, 367,094.31 and 78,530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,781.38, 367,094.31 and 78,530.50 is: 117,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,781.38 : 367,094.31 = 78,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,781.38/367,094.31 = 78,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,781.38x = 367,094.31 × 78,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,781.38x = 28,828,099,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828,099,711.46/244,781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,770.80

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