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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,259.40, 366,680.70 and 137,728.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,259.40, 366,680.70 and 137,728.20 is: 206,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,259.40 : 366,680.70 = 137,728.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,259.40/366,680.70 = 137,728.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,259.40x = 366,680.70 × 137,728.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,259.40x = 50,502,272,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,502,272,785.74/244,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,756.72

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