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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,782.38, 367,095.81 and 78,531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,782.38, 367,095.81 and 78,531.50 is: 117,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,782.38 : 367,095.81 = 78,531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,782.38/367,095.81 = 78,531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,782.38x = 367,095.81 × 78,531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,782.38x = 28,828,584,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828,584,603.02/244,782.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,772.30

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