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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,708.24, 366,949.72 and 96,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,708.24, 366,949.72 and 96,863.12 is: 145,250.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,708.24 : 366,949.72 = 96,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,708.24/366,949.72 = 96,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,708.24x = 366,949.72 × 96,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,708.24x = 35,543,894,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,543,894,762.33/244,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,250.09

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