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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,465.45, 366,914.18 and 144,500.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,465.45, 366,914.18 and 144,500.65 is: 216,878.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,465.45 : 366,914.18 = 144,500.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,465.45/366,914.18 = 144,500.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,465.45x = 366,914.18 × 144,500.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,465.45x = 53,019,337,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019,337,504.22/244,465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,878.65

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