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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,571.28, 365,937.12 and 144,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,571.28, 365,937.12 and 144,778.44 is: 216,623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,571.28 : 365,937.12 = 144,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,571.28/365,937.12 = 144,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,571.28x = 365,937.12 × 144,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,571.28x = 52,979,805,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,979,805,371.69/244,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,623.17

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