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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,542.24, 366,737.58 and 118,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,542.24, 366,737.58 and 118,103.88 is: 177,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,542.24 : 366,737.58 = 118,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,542.24/366,737.58 = 118,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,542.24x = 366,737.58 × 118,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,542.24x = 43,313,131,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313,131,139.81/244,542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,119.22

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