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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,888.18, 367,164.56 and 124,712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,888.18, 367,164.56 and 124,712.50 is: 186,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,888.18 : 367,164.56 = 124,712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,888.18/367,164.56 = 124,712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,888.18x = 367,164.56 × 124,712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,888.18x = 45,790,010,189
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,790,010,189/244,888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,983.34

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