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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,529.20, 367,009.80 and 144,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,529.20, 367,009.80 and 144,564.40 is: 216,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,529.20 : 367,009.80 = 144,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,529.20/367,009.80 = 144,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,529.20x = 367,009.80 × 144,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,529.20x = 53,056,551,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,056,551,531.12/244,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,974.30

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