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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,496.70, 366,961.05 and 144,531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,496.70, 366,961.05 and 144,531.90 is: 216,925.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,496.70 : 366,961.05 = 144,531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,496.70/366,961.05 = 144,531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,496.70x = 366,961.05 × 144,531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,496.70x = 53,037,577,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,037,577,782.50/244,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,925.54

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