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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,870.08, 367,310.88 and 78,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,870.08, 367,310.88 and 78,659.52 is: 117,991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,870.08 : 367,310.88 = 78,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,870.08/367,310.88 = 78,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,870.08x = 367,310.88 × 78,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,870.08x = 28,892,497,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892,497,511.58/244,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,991.13

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