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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,874.24, 367,298.40 and 78,649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,874.24, 367,298.40 and 78,649.28 is: 117,969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,874.24 : 367,298.40 = 78,649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,874.24/367,298.40 = 78,649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,874.24x = 367,298.40 × 78,649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,874.24x = 28,887,754,705.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887,754,705.15/244,874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,969.76

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