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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,820.23, 366,964.65 and 95,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,820.23, 366,964.65 and 95,016.40 is: 142,421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,820.23 : 366,964.65 = 95,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,820.23/366,964.65 = 95,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,820.23x = 366,964.65 × 95,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,820.23x = 34,867,659,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,867,659,970.26/244,820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,421.48

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