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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,714.07, 367,056.35 and 145,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,714.07, 367,056.35 and 145,505.60 is: 218,249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,714.07 : 367,056.35 = 145,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,714.07/367,056.35 = 145,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,714.07x = 367,056.35 × 145,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,714.07x = 53,408,754,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,754,440.56/244,714.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,249.63

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