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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,232.20, 366,348.30 and 132,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,232.20, 366,348.30 and 132,257.80 is: 198,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,232.20 : 366,348.30 = 132,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,232.20/366,348.30 = 132,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,232.20x = 366,348.30 × 132,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,232.20x = 48,452,420,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,452,420,191.74/244,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,386.70

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