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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,803.23, 366,939.15 and 94,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,803.23, 366,939.15 and 94,999.40 is: 142,395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,803.23 : 366,939.15 = 94,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,803.23/366,939.15 = 94,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,803.23x = 366,939.15 × 94,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,803.23x = 34,858,999,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,858,999,086.51/244,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,395.99

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