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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,205.20, 366,016.20 and 125,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,205.20, 366,016.20 and 125,815.60 is: 188,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,205.20 : 366,016.20 = 125,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,205.20/366,016.20 = 125,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,205.20x = 366,016.20 × 125,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,205.20x = 46,050,547,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,547,812.72/244,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,573.17

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