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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,497.40, 366,746.10 and 118,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,497.40, 366,746.10 and 118,234.60 is: 177,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,497.40 : 366,746.10 = 118,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,497.40/366,746.10 = 118,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,497.40x = 366,746.10 × 118,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,497.40x = 43,362,078,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,362,078,435.06/244,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,351.90

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