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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,166.94, 366,386.49 and 131,844.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,166.94, 366,386.49 and 131,844.78 is: 197,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,166.94 : 366,386.49 = 131,844.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,166.94/366,386.49 = 131,844.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,166.94x = 366,386.49 × 131,844.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,166.94x = 48,306,146,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306,146,169.02/244,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,840.65

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