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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,220.88, 366,036 and 125,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,220.88, 366,036 and 125,827.60 is: 188,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,220.88 : 366,036 = 125,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,220.88/366,036 = 125,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,220.88x = 366,036 × 125,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,220.88x = 46,057,431,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057,431,393.60/244,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,589.25

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