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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,598.40, 366,897.60 and 104,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,598.40, 366,897.60 and 104,630.40 is: 156,945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,598.40 : 366,897.60 = 104,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,598.40/366,897.60 = 104,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,598.40x = 366,897.60 × 104,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,598.40x = 38,388,642,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,388,642,647.04/244,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,945.60

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