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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,057.14, 366,048.09 and 66,578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,057.14, 366,048.09 and 66,578.58 is: 99,857.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,057.14 : 366,048.09 = 66,578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,057.14/366,048.09 = 66,578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,057.14x = 366,048.09 × 66,578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,057.14x = 24,370,962,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,370,962,043.91/244,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,857.61

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