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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,062.40, 367,593.60 and 78,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,062.40, 367,593.60 and 78,867.20 is: 118,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,062.40 : 367,593.60 = 78,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,062.40/367,593.60 = 78,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,062.40x = 367,593.60 × 78,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,062.40x = 28,991,077,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991,077,969.92/245,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,300.80

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