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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,271.88, 366,371.10 and 143,116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,271.88, 366,371.10 and 143,116.38 is: 214,653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,271.88 : 366,371.10 = 143,116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,271.88/366,371.10 = 143,116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,271.88x = 366,371.10 × 143,116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,271.88x = 52,433,705,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,433,705,568.62/244,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,653.06

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