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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,467.45, 366,917.18 and 144,502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,467.45, 366,917.18 and 144,502.65 is: 216,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,467.45 : 366,917.18 = 144,502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,467.45/366,917.18 = 144,502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,467.45x = 366,917.18 × 144,502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,467.45x = 53,020,504,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,020,504,840.53/244,467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,881.65

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