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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,902.20, 367,569.30 and 144,937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,902.20, 367,569.30 and 144,937.40 is: 217,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,902.20 : 367,569.30 = 144,937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,902.20/367,569.30 = 144,937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,902.20x = 367,569.30 × 144,937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,902.20x = 53,274,538,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,274,538,661.82/244,902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,533.93

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