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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,005.20, 367,507.80 and 78,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,005.20, 367,507.80 and 78,793.20 is: 118,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,005.20 : 367,507.80 = 78,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,005.20/367,507.80 = 78,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,005.20x = 367,507.80 × 78,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,005.20x = 28,957,115,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,957,115,586.96/245,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,189.80

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