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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,278.20, 366,368.70 and 117,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,278.20, 366,368.70 and 117,918.20 is: 176,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,278.20 : 366,368.70 = 117,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,278.20/366,368.70 = 117,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,278.20x = 366,368.70 × 117,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,278.20x = 43,201,537,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,537,640.34/244,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,853.84

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