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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,687, 367,128.48 and 111,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,687, 367,128.48 and 111,629.92 is: 167,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,687 : 367,128.48 = 111,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,687/367,128.48 = 111,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,687x = 367,128.48 × 111,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,687x = 40,982,522,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,982,522,852.12/244,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,489.58

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