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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,488.20, 366,948.30 and 144,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,488.20, 366,948.30 and 144,523.40 is: 216,912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,488.20 : 366,948.30 = 144,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,488.20/366,948.30 = 144,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,488.20x = 366,948.30 × 144,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,488.20x = 53,032,615,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032,615,940.22/244,488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,912.78

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