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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,277.20, 366,367.20 and 117,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,277.20, 366,367.20 and 117,917.20 is: 176,852.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,277.20 : 366,367.20 = 117,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,277.20/366,367.20 = 117,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,277.20x = 366,367.20 × 117,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,277.20x = 43,200,994,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,994,395.84/244,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,852.34

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