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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,124.20, 366,402.30 and 144,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,124.20, 366,402.30 and 144,159.40 is: 216,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,124.20 : 366,402.30 = 144,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,124.20/366,402.30 = 144,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,124.20x = 366,402.30 × 144,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,124.20x = 52,820,335,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,820,335,726.62/244,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,366.65

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