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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,501.20, 366,915.83 and 144,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,501.20, 366,915.83 and 144,555.30 is: 216,929.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,501.20 : 366,915.83 = 144,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,501.20/366,915.83 = 144,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,501.20x = 366,915.83 × 144,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,501.20x = 53,039,627,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,039,627,157.62/244,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,929.93

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