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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,931.50, 367,397.52 and 97,187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,931.50, 367,397.52 and 97,187.50 is: 145,781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,931.50 : 367,397.52 = 97,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,931.50/367,397.52 = 97,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,931.50x = 367,397.52 × 97,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,931.50x = 35,706,446,475
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,706,446,475/244,931.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,781.36

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