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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,654.67, 366,977.14 and 139,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,654.67, 366,977.14 and 139,247.75 is: 208,868.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,654.67 : 366,977.14 = 139,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,654.67/366,977.14 = 139,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,654.67x = 366,977.14 × 139,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,654.67x = 51,100,741,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,100,741,046.44/244,654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,868.86

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