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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,481.40, 366,722.10 and 126,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,481.40, 366,722.10 and 126,383.40 is: 189,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,481.40 : 366,722.10 = 126,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,481.40/366,722.10 = 126,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,481.40x = 366,722.10 × 126,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,481.40x = 46,347,585,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,347,585,853.14/244,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,575.10

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