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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,201.24, 366,227.10 and 144,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,201.24, 366,227.10 and 144,333.88 is: 216,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,201.24 : 366,227.10 = 144,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,201.24/366,227.10 = 144,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,201.24x = 366,227.10 × 144,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,201.24x = 52,858,978,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858,978,304.15/244,201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,456.63

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