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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,521.52, 366,742.94 and 66,987.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,521.52, 366,742.94 and 66,987.04 is: 100,469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,521.52 : 366,742.94 = 66,987.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,521.52/366,742.94 = 66,987.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,521.52x = 366,742.94 × 66,987.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,521.52x = 24,567,023,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567,023,991.50/244,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,469.78

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