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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,899.96, 367,324.02 and 78,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,899.96, 367,324.02 and 78,675 is: 118,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,899.96 : 367,324.02 = 78,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,899.96/367,324.02 = 78,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,899.96x = 367,324.02 × 78,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,899.96x = 28,899,217,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899,217,273.50/244,899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,004.17

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