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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,185.63, 366,403.46 and 116,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,185.63, 366,403.46 and 116,246.71 is: 174,429.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,185.63 : 366,403.46 = 116,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,185.63/366,403.46 = 116,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,185.63x = 366,403.46 × 116,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,185.63x = 42,593,196,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593,196,757.62/244,185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,429.58

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