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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,819.72, 366,934.30 and 126,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,819.72, 366,934.30 and 126,426.52 is: 189,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,819.72 : 366,934.30 = 126,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,819.72/366,934.30 = 126,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,819.72x = 366,934.30 × 126,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,819.72x = 46,390,226,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,390,226,617.64/244,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,487.30

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