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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,217.40, 366,508.35 and 125,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,217.40, 366,508.35 and 125,827.80 is: 188,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,217.40 : 366,508.35 = 125,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,217.40/366,508.35 = 125,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,217.40x = 366,508.35 × 125,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,217.40x = 46,116,939,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,116,939,362.13/244,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,835.60

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