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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,702.24, 366,940.72 and 96,857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,702.24, 366,940.72 and 96,857.12 is: 145,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,702.24 : 366,940.72 = 96,857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,702.24/366,940.72 = 96,857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,702.24x = 366,940.72 × 96,857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,702.24x = 35,540,821,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,540,821,349.93/244,702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,241.10

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