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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,829.58, 367,186.92 and 118,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,829.58, 367,186.92 and 118,407.30 is: 177,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,829.58 : 367,186.92 = 118,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,829.58/367,186.92 = 118,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,829.58x = 367,186.92 × 118,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,829.58x = 43,477,611,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,477,611,792.52/244,829.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,583.17

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