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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,234.20, 366,351.30 and 144,342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,234.20, 366,351.30 and 144,342.98 is: 216,514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,234.20 : 366,351.30 = 144,342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,234.20/366,351.30 = 144,342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,234.20x = 366,351.30 × 144,342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,234.20x = 52,880,236,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,880,236,537.12/244,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,514.46

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