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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,004.80, 367,507.20 and 78,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,004.80, 367,507.20 and 78,809.60 is: 118,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,004.80 : 367,507.20 = 78,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,004.80/367,507.20 = 78,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,004.80x = 367,507.20 × 78,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,004.80x = 28,963,095,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,963,095,429.12/245,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,214.40

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