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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,540.55, 366,920.18 and 118,131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,540.55, 366,920.18 and 118,131.95 is: 177,250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,540.55 : 366,920.18 = 118,131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,540.55/366,920.18 = 118,131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,540.55x = 366,920.18 × 118,131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,540.55x = 43,344,996,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,344,996,357.75/244,540.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,250.75

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