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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,222.88, 366,039 and 125,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,222.88, 366,039 and 125,829.60 is: 188,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,222.88 : 366,039 = 125,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,222.88/366,039 = 125,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,222.88x = 366,039 × 125,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,222.88x = 46,058,540,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058,540,954.40/244,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,592.24

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