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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,085.71, 367,628.52 and 78,873.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,085.71, 367,628.52 and 78,873.71 is: 118,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,085.71 : 367,628.52 = 78,873.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,085.71/367,628.52 = 78,873.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,085.71x = 367,628.52 × 78,873.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,085.71x = 28,996,225,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,996,225,274.21/245,085.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,310.55

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