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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,930.50, 367,396.02 and 97,186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,930.50, 367,396.02 and 97,186.50 is: 145,779.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,930.50 : 367,396.02 = 97,186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,930.50/367,396.02 = 97,186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,930.50x = 367,396.02 × 97,186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,930.50x = 35,705,933,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,705,933,297.73/244,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,779.86

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