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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,609.42, 366,909.27 and 139,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,609.42, 366,909.27 and 139,202.50 is: 208,800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,609.42 : 366,909.27 = 139,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,609.42/366,909.27 = 139,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,609.42x = 366,909.27 × 139,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,609.42x = 51,074,687,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,074,687,657.18/244,609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,800.98

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