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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,221.32, 366,457 and 116,282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,221.32, 366,457 and 116,282.42 is: 174,483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,221.32 : 366,457 = 116,282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,221.32/366,457 = 116,282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,221.32x = 366,457 × 116,282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,221.32x = 42,612,506,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,506,785.94/244,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,483.16

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