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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,011.21, 366,253.13 and 117,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,011.21, 366,253.13 and 117,740.24 is: 176,724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,011.21 : 366,253.13 = 117,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,011.21/366,253.13 = 117,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,011.21x = 366,253.13 × 117,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,011.21x = 43,122,731,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122,731,426.95/244,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,724.39

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