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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,869.96, 367,279.02 and 78,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,869.96, 367,279.02 and 78,645 is: 117,959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,869.96 : 367,279.02 = 78,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,869.96/367,279.02 = 78,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,869.96x = 367,279.02 × 78,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,869.96x = 28,884,658,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884,658,527.90/244,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,959.18

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