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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,189.95, 366,409.83 and 116,250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,189.95, 366,409.83 and 116,250.81 is: 174,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,189.95 : 366,409.83 = 116,250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,189.95/366,409.83 = 116,250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,189.95x = 366,409.83 × 116,250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,189.95x = 42,595,439,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595,439,529.46/244,189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,435.68

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