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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,131, 366,395.15 and 125,836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,131, 366,395.15 and 125,836.17 is: 188,856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,131 : 366,395.15 = 125,836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,131/366,395.15 = 125,836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,131x = 366,395.15 × 125,836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,131x = 46,105,762,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,105,762,697.17/244,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,856.65

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