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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,875.96, 367,288.02 and 78,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,875.96, 367,288.02 and 78,651 is: 117,968.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,875.96 : 367,288.02 = 78,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,875.96/367,288.02 = 78,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,875.96x = 367,288.02 × 78,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,875.96x = 28,887,570,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887,570,061.02/244,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,968.17

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