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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,003.72, 365,964 and 66,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,003.72, 365,964 and 66,469.20 is: 99,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,003.72 : 365,964 = 66,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,003.72/365,964 = 66,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,003.72x = 365,964 × 66,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,003.72x = 24,325,334,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325,334,308.80/244,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,692.47

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