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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,105.60, 367,658.40 and 78,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,105.60, 367,658.40 and 78,893.60 is: 118,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,105.60 : 367,658.40 = 78,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,105.60/367,658.40 = 78,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,105.60x = 367,658.40 × 78,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,105.60x = 29,005,894,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,005,894,746.24/245,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,340.40

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