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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,466.45, 366,915.68 and 144,501.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,466.45, 366,915.68 and 144,501.65 is: 216,880.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,466.45 : 366,915.68 = 144,501.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,466.45/366,915.68 = 144,501.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,466.45x = 366,915.68 × 144,501.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,466.45x = 53,019,921,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019,921,170.87/244,466.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,880.15

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