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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,503.20, 366,970.80 and 144,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,503.20, 366,970.80 and 144,538.40 is: 216,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,503.20 : 366,970.80 = 144,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,503.20/366,970.80 = 144,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,503.20x = 366,970.80 × 144,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,503.20x = 53,041,372,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,372,278.72/244,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,935.29

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