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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,208.85, 366,018.01 and 125,815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,208.85, 366,018.01 and 125,815.60 is: 188,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,208.85 : 366,018.01 = 125,815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,208.85/366,018.01 = 125,815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,208.85x = 366,018.01 × 125,815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,208.85x = 46,050,775,538.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,775,538.96/244,208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,571.28

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