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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,159.36, 365,858.88 and 117,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,159.36, 365,858.88 and 117,662.72 is: 176,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,159.36 : 365,858.88 = 117,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,159.36/365,858.88 = 117,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,159.36x = 365,858.88 × 117,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,159.36x = 43,047,950,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047,950,956.95/244,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,310.88

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