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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,629.17, 366,642.53 and 116,612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,629.17, 366,642.53 and 116,612.72 is: 174,775.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,629.17 : 366,642.53 = 116,612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,629.17/366,642.53 = 116,612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,629.17x = 366,642.53 × 116,612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,629.17x = 42,755,182,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,755,182,690.98/244,629.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,775.49

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