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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,228.88, 366,048 and 125,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,228.88, 366,048 and 125,835.60 is: 188,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,228.88 : 366,048 = 125,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,228.88/366,048 = 125,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,228.88x = 366,048 × 125,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,228.88x = 46,061,869,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,869,708.80/244,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,601.24

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