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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,516.20, 366,990.30 and 144,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,516.20, 366,990.30 and 144,551.40 is: 216,954.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,516.20 : 366,990.30 = 144,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,516.20/366,990.30 = 144,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,516.20x = 366,990.30 × 144,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,516.20x = 53,048,961,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048,961,651.42/244,516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,954.79

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