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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,555.40, 367,015.35 and 126,165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,555.40, 367,015.35 and 126,165.80 is: 189,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,555.40 : 367,015.35 = 126,165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,555.40/367,015.35 = 126,165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,555.40x = 367,015.35 × 126,165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,555.40x = 46,304,785,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304,785,245.03/244,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,342.72

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