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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,430.40, 366,937.20 and 137,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,430.40, 366,937.20 and 137,899.20 is: 207,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,430.40 : 366,937.20 = 137,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,430.40/366,937.20 = 137,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,430.40x = 366,937.20 × 137,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,430.40x = 50,600,346,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,600,346,330.24/244,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,013.31

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