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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.60, 366,837.90 and 138,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.60, 366,837.90 and 138,270.40 is: 207,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.60 : 366,837.90 = 138,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.60/366,837.90 = 138,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.60x = 366,837.90 × 138,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.60x = 50,722,823,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,722,823,168.16/244,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,405.60

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