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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,266.30, 366,399.45 and 144,539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,266.30, 366,399.45 and 144,539.10 is: 216,808.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,266.30 : 366,399.45 = 144,539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,266.30/366,399.45 = 144,539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,266.30x = 366,399.45 × 144,539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,266.30x = 52,959,046,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,959,046,743.50/244,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,808.65

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