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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,668.44, 388,061.04 and 78,769.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,668.44, 388,061.04 and 78,769.96 is: 118,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,668.44 : 388,061.04 = 78,769.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,668.44/388,061.04 = 78,769.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,668.44x = 388,061.04 × 78,769.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,668.44x = 30,567,552,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567,552,598.36/258,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,172.72

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