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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,999.26, 367,498.90 and 78,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,999.26, 367,498.90 and 78,787.26 is: 118,180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,999.26 : 367,498.90 = 78,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,999.26/367,498.90 = 78,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,999.26x = 367,498.90 × 78,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,999.26x = 28,954,231,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,954,231,384.01/244,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,180.89

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