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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,540.60, 366,810.90 and 138,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,540.60, 366,810.90 and 138,252.40 is: 207,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,540.60 : 366,810.90 = 138,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,540.60/366,810.90 = 138,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,540.60x = 366,810.90 × 138,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,540.60x = 50,712,487,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,712,487,271.16/244,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,378.60

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