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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,153.44, 366,366.24 and 131,831.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,153.44, 366,366.24 and 131,831.28 is: 197,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,153.44 : 366,366.24 = 131,831.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,153.44/366,366.24 = 131,831.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,153.44x = 366,366.24 × 131,831.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,153.44x = 48,298,530,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,298,530,367.99/244,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,820.40

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