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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,186.94, 366,405.32 and 116,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,186.94, 366,405.32 and 116,247.80 is: 174,431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,186.94 : 366,405.32 = 116,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,186.94/366,405.32 = 116,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,186.94x = 366,405.32 × 116,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,186.94x = 42,593,813,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593,813,564.93/244,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,431.17

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