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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,324.59, 365,987.96 and 125,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,324.59, 365,987.96 and 125,746.81 is: 188,363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,324.59 : 365,987.96 = 125,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,324.59/365,987.96 = 125,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,324.59x = 365,987.96 × 125,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,324.59x = 46,021,818,468.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021,818,468.41/244,324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,363.43

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