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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,657.90, 366,986.85 and 104,689.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,657.90, 366,986.85 and 104,689.90 is: 157,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,657.90 : 366,986.85 = 104,689.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,657.90/366,986.85 = 104,689.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,657.90x = 366,986.85 × 104,689.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,657.90x = 38,419,816,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419,816,627.82/244,657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,034.85

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