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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,493.67, 366,779.40 and 104,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,493.67, 366,779.40 and 104,253.51 is: 156,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,493.67 : 366,779.40 = 104,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,493.67/366,779.40 = 104,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,493.67x = 366,779.40 × 104,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,493.67x = 38,238,039,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238,039,845.69/244,493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,396.85

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