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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,921.32, 367,031.40 and 139,522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,921.32, 367,031.40 and 139,522.50 is: 209,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,921.32 : 367,031.40 = 139,522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,921.32/367,031.40 = 139,522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,921.32x = 367,031.40 × 139,522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,921.32x = 51,209,138,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,209,138,506.50/244,921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,084.04

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