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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,078.06, 366,172.29 and 131,755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,078.06, 366,172.29 and 131,755.86 is: 197,663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,078.06 : 366,172.29 = 131,755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,078.06/366,172.29 = 131,755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,078.06x = 366,172.29 × 131,755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,078.06x = 48,245,344,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,245,344,318.34/244,078.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,663.59

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