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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,721.24, 366,969.22 and 96,876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,721.24, 366,969.22 and 96,876.12 is: 145,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,721.24 : 366,969.22 = 96,876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,721.24/366,969.22 = 96,876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,721.24x = 366,969.22 × 96,876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,721.24x = 35,550,554,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550,554,193.03/244,721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,269.59

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