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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,721.58, 367,081.50 and 138,057.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,721.58, 367,081.50 and 138,057.15 is: 207,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,721.58 : 367,081.50 = 138,057.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,721.58/367,081.50 = 138,057.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,721.58x = 367,081.50 × 138,057.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,721.58x = 50,678,223,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,678,223,856.10/244,721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,085.23

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