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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,758.22, 367,247.50 and 132,306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,758.22, 367,247.50 and 132,306.78 is: 198,519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,758.22 : 367,247.50 = 132,306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,758.22/367,247.50 = 132,306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,758.22x = 367,247.50 × 132,306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,758.22x = 48,589,334,188.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589,334,188.05/244,758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,519.72

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