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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,822.20, 367,449.30 and 144,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,822.20, 367,449.30 and 144,857.40 is: 217,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,822.20 : 367,449.30 = 144,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,822.20/367,449.30 = 144,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,822.20x = 367,449.30 × 144,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,822.20x = 53,227,750,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227,750,229.82/244,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,413.90

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