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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,537.80, 366,916.05 and 118,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,537.80, 366,916.05 and 118,129.20 is: 177,246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,537.80 : 366,916.05 = 118,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,537.80/366,916.05 = 118,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,537.80x = 366,916.05 × 118,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,537.80x = 43,343,499,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,343,499,453.66/244,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,246.62

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