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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,198.85, 366,003 and 125,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,198.85, 366,003 and 125,805.60 is: 188,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,198.85 : 366,003 = 125,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,198.85/366,003 = 125,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,198.85x = 366,003 × 125,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,198.85x = 46,045,227,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,045,227,016.80/244,198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,556.29

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