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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,288.80, 366,421.05 and 125,972.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,288.80, 366,421.05 and 125,972.10 is: 188,951.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,288.80 : 366,421.05 = 125,972.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,288.80/366,421.05 = 125,972.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,288.80x = 366,421.05 × 125,972.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,288.80x = 46,158,829,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158,829,152.71/244,288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,951.88

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