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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,279.60, 366,419.40 and 119,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,279.60, 366,419.40 and 119,863.60 is: 179,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,279.60 : 366,419.40 = 119,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,279.60/366,419.40 = 119,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,279.60x = 366,419.40 × 119,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,279.60x = 43,920,348,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,920,348,393.84/244,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,795.40

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