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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,160.36, 365,860.38 and 117,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,160.36, 365,860.38 and 117,663.72 is: 176,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,160.36 : 365,860.38 = 117,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,160.36/365,860.38 = 117,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,160.36x = 365,860.38 × 117,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,160.36x = 43,048,493,311.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,048,493,311.41/244,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,312.38

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