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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,461.20, 366,907.80 and 144,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,461.20, 366,907.80 and 144,496.40 is: 216,872.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,461.20 : 366,907.80 = 144,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,461.20/366,907.80 = 144,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,461.20x = 366,907.80 × 144,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,461.20x = 53,016,856,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,016,856,231.92/244,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,872.27

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