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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,614.50, 367,037.70 and 118,183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,614.50, 367,037.70 and 118,183.87 is: 177,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,614.50 : 367,037.70 = 118,183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,614.50/367,037.70 = 118,183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,614.50x = 367,037.70 × 118,183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,614.50x = 43,377,935,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377,935,821.90/244,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,331.83

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