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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,259.20, 366,604.80 and 144,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,259.20, 366,604.80 and 144,294.40 is: 216,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,259.20 : 366,604.80 = 144,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,259.20/366,604.80 = 144,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,259.20x = 366,604.80 × 144,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,259.20x = 52,899,019,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,899,019,653.12/244,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,569.20

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