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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,961.88, 367,442.81 and 78,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,961.88, 367,442.81 and 78,749.88 is: 118,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,961.88 : 367,442.81 = 78,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,961.88/367,442.81 = 78,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,961.88x = 367,442.81 × 78,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,961.88x = 28,936,077,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,936,077,194.36/244,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,124.82

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