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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,092.60, 367,638.90 and 78,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,092.60, 367,638.90 and 78,880.60 is: 118,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,092.60 : 367,638.90 = 78,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,092.60/367,638.90 = 78,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,092.60x = 367,638.90 × 78,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,092.60x = 28,999,577,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999,577,015.34/245,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,320.90

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