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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,101.50, 367,652.25 and 78,889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,101.50, 367,652.25 and 78,889.50 is: 118,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,101.50 : 367,652.25 = 78,889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,101.50/367,652.25 = 78,889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,101.50x = 367,652.25 × 78,889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,101.50x = 29,003,902,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003,902,176.38/245,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,334.25

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