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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,183.88, 366,400.83 and 116,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,183.88, 366,400.83 and 116,244.96 is: 174,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,183.88 : 366,400.83 = 116,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,183.88/366,400.83 = 116,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,183.88x = 366,400.83 × 116,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,183.88x = 42,592,249,827.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592,249,827.32/244,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,426.96

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