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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,221.88, 366,037.50 and 125,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,221.88, 366,037.50 and 125,828.60 is: 188,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,221.88 : 366,037.50 = 125,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,221.88/366,037.50 = 125,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,221.88x = 366,037.50 × 125,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,221.88x = 46,057,986,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057,986,172.50/244,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,590.74

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