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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,481.70, 366,938.55 and 144,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,481.70, 366,938.55 and 144,516.90 is: 216,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,481.70 : 366,938.55 = 144,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,481.70/366,938.55 = 144,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,481.70x = 366,938.55 × 144,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,481.70x = 53,028,821,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,028,821,736.50/244,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,903.03

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