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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,155.16, 365,937.50 and 125,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,155.16, 365,937.50 and 125,761.92 is: 188,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,155.16 : 365,937.50 = 125,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,155.16/365,937.50 = 125,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,155.16x = 365,937.50 × 125,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,155.16x = 46,021,002,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021,002,600/244,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,490.80

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