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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,703.24, 366,942.22 and 96,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,703.24, 366,942.22 and 96,858.12 is: 145,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,703.24 : 366,942.22 = 96,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,703.24/366,942.22 = 96,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,703.24x = 366,942.22 × 96,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,703.24x = 35,541,333,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,541,333,577.83/244,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,242.59

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