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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,717.57, 367,061.60 and 145,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,717.57, 367,061.60 and 145,509.10 is: 218,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,717.57 : 367,061.60 = 145,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,717.57/367,061.60 = 145,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,717.57x = 367,061.60 × 145,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,717.57x = 53,410,803,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,410,803,060.56/244,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,254.88

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