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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,628.17, 366,641.03 and 116,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,628.17, 366,641.03 and 116,611.72 is: 174,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,628.17 : 366,641.03 = 116,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,628.17/366,641.03 = 116,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,628.17x = 366,641.03 × 116,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,628.17x = 42,754,640,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,754,640,505.80/244,628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,773.99

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