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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,955.88, 367,266.72 and 124,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,955.88, 367,266.72 and 124,717.32 is: 186,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,955.88 : 367,266.72 = 124,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,955.88/367,266.72 = 124,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,955.88x = 367,266.72 × 124,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,955.88x = 45,804,521,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804,521,043.59/244,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,990.90

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