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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,569.78, 365,934.87 and 144,776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,569.78, 365,934.87 and 144,776.94 is: 216,620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,569.78 : 365,934.87 = 144,776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,569.78/365,934.87 = 144,776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,569.78x = 365,934.87 × 144,776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,569.78x = 52,978,930,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978,930,717.90/244,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,620.92

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