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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,974.80, 367,462.20 and 78,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,974.80, 367,462.20 and 78,779.60 is: 118,169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,974.80 : 367,462.20 = 78,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,974.80/367,462.20 = 78,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,974.80x = 367,462.20 × 78,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,974.80x = 28,948,525,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948,525,131.12/244,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,169.40

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