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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,205.60, 366,013.15 and 125,812.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,205.60, 366,013.15 and 125,812.35 is: 188,566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,205.60 : 366,013.15 = 125,812.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,205.60/366,013.15 = 125,812.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,205.60x = 366,013.15 × 125,812.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,205.60x = 46,048,974,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,048,974,217.87/244,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,566.42

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