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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,987.80, 367,481.70 and 78,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,987.80, 367,481.70 and 78,792.60 is: 118,188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,987.80 : 367,481.70 = 78,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,987.80/367,481.70 = 78,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,987.80x = 367,481.70 × 78,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,987.80x = 28,954,838,595.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954,838,595.42/244,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,188.90

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