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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,382, 366,656.16 and 137,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,382, 366,656.16 and 137,636.96 is: 206,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,382 : 366,656.16 = 137,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,382/366,656.16 = 137,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,382x = 366,656.16 × 137,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,382x = 50,465,439,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465,439,227.67/244,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,502.28

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