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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,082.60, 367,623.90 and 78,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,082.60, 367,623.90 and 78,870.60 is: 118,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,082.60 : 367,623.90 = 78,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,082.60/367,623.90 = 78,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,082.60x = 367,623.90 × 78,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,082.60x = 28,994,717,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,994,717,567.34/245,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,305.90

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