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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,030.50, 365,909.94 and 75,503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,030.50, 365,909.94 and 75,503.01 is: 113,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,030.50 : 365,909.94 = 75,503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,030.50/365,909.94 = 75,503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,030.50x = 365,909.94 × 75,503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,030.50x = 27,627,301,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,301,858.92/244,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,212.50

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