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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,051.79, 366,314.40 and 117,780.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,051.79, 366,314.40 and 117,780.89 is: 176,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,051.79 : 366,314.40 = 117,780.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,051.79/366,314.40 = 117,780.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,051.79x = 366,314.40 × 117,780.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,051.79x = 43,144,836,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144,836,967.60/244,051.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,785.58

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