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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,537.30, 366,915.30 and 118,128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,537.30, 366,915.30 and 118,128.70 is: 177,245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,537.30 : 366,915.30 = 118,128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,537.30/366,915.30 = 118,128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,537.30x = 366,915.30 × 118,128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,537.30x = 43,343,227,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,343,227,399.11/244,537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,245.87

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