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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,222.32, 366,458.50 and 116,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,222.32, 366,458.50 and 116,283.42 is: 174,484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,222.32 : 366,458.50 = 116,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,222.32/366,458.50 = 116,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,222.32x = 366,458.50 × 116,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,222.32x = 42,613,047,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613,047,668.07/244,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,484.66

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