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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,045.66, 366,305.22 and 117,774.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,045.66, 366,305.22 and 117,774.78 is: 176,776.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,045.66 : 366,305.22 = 117,774.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,045.66/366,305.22 = 117,774.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,045.66x = 366,305.22 × 117,774.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,045.66x = 43,141,516,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141,516,698.35/244,045.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,776.41

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