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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,710.57, 367,051.10 and 145,502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,710.57, 367,051.10 and 145,502.10 is: 218,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,710.57 : 367,051.10 = 145,502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,710.57/367,051.10 = 145,502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,710.57x = 367,051.10 × 145,502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,710.57x = 53,406,705,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,406,705,857.31/244,710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,244.38

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