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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,535.30, 366,912.30 and 118,126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,535.30, 366,912.30 and 118,126.70 is: 177,242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,535.30 : 366,912.30 = 118,126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,535.30/366,912.30 = 118,126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,535.30x = 366,912.30 × 118,126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,535.30x = 43,342,139,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342,139,188.41/244,535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,242.87

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