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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,973.80, 367,460.70 and 78,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,973.80, 367,460.70 and 78,778.60 is: 118,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,973.80 : 367,460.70 = 78,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,973.80/367,460.70 = 78,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,973.80x = 367,460.70 × 78,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,973.80x = 28,948,039,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948,039,501.02/244,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,167.90

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