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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,247.36, 366,496 and 116,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,247.36, 366,496 and 116,308.48 is: 174,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,247.36 : 366,496 = 116,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,247.36/366,496 = 116,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,247.36x = 366,496 × 116,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,247.36x = 42,626,592,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,626,592,686.08/244,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,522.22

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