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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,413.40, 366,911.70 and 137,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,413.40, 366,911.70 and 137,882.20 is: 206,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,413.40 : 366,911.70 = 137,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,413.40/366,911.70 = 137,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,413.40x = 366,911.70 × 137,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,413.40x = 50,590,592,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,590,592,401.74/244,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,987.80

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