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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,608.42, 366,907.77 and 139,201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,608.42, 366,907.77 and 139,201.50 is: 208,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608.42 : 366,907.77 = 139,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608.42/366,907.77 = 139,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608.42x = 366,907.77 × 139,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608.42x = 51,074,111,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,074,111,945.66/244,608.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,799.48

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