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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,997.26, 367,495.90 and 78,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,997.26, 367,495.90 and 78,785.26 is: 118,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,997.26 : 367,495.90 = 78,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,997.26/367,495.90 = 78,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,997.26x = 367,495.90 × 78,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,997.26x = 28,953,260,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,953,260,030.43/244,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,177.89

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