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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,207.85, 366,016.52 and 125,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,207.85, 366,016.52 and 125,814.60 is: 188,569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,207.85 : 366,016.52 = 125,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,207.85/366,016.52 = 125,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,207.85x = 366,016.52 × 125,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,207.85x = 46,050,221,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,221,428.12/244,207.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,569.79

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