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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,472.20, 366,924.30 and 144,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,472.20, 366,924.30 and 144,507.40 is: 216,888.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,472.20 : 366,924.30 = 144,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,472.20/366,924.30 = 144,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,472.20x = 366,924.30 × 144,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,472.20x = 53,023,276,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,023,276,589.82/244,472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,888.78

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