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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,199.85, 366,004.50 and 125,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,199.85, 366,004.50 and 125,806.60 is: 188,557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,199.85 : 366,004.50 = 125,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,199.85/366,004.50 = 125,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,199.85x = 366,004.50 × 125,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,199.85x = 46,045,781,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,045,781,729.70/244,199.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,557.78

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