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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,552.30, 366,937.80 and 118,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,552.30, 366,937.80 and 118,143.70 is: 177,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,552.30 : 366,937.80 = 118,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,552.30/366,937.80 = 118,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,552.30x = 366,937.80 × 118,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,552.30x = 43,351,389,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,351,389,361.86/244,552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,268.38

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