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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,539.55, 366,918.68 and 118,130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,539.55, 366,918.68 and 118,130.95 is: 177,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,539.55 : 366,918.68 = 118,130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,539.55/366,918.68 = 118,130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,539.55x = 366,918.68 × 118,130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,539.55x = 43,344,452,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,344,452,241.15/244,539.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,249.25

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