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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,586.87, 366,761.80 and 143,412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,586.87, 366,761.80 and 143,412.59 is: 215,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,586.87 : 366,761.80 = 143,412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,586.87/366,761.80 = 143,412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,586.87x = 366,761.80 × 143,412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,586.87x = 52,598,259,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,598,259,651.06/244,586.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,049.40

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