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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,481.40, 366,722.10 and 118,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,481.40, 366,722.10 and 118,218.60 is: 177,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,481.40 : 366,722.10 = 118,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,481.40/366,722.10 = 118,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,481.40x = 366,722.10 × 118,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,481.40x = 43,353,373,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,353,373,251.06/244,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,327.90

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