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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,173, 367,759.52 and 78,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,173, 367,759.52 and 78,961 is: 118,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,173 : 367,759.52 = 78,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,173/367,759.52 = 78,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,173x = 367,759.52 × 78,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,173x = 29,038,659,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,038,659,458.72/245,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,441.51

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