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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,957.62, 367,341.96 and 95,178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,957.62, 367,341.96 and 95,178.21 is: 142,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,957.62 : 367,341.96 = 95,178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,957.62/367,341.96 = 95,178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,957.62x = 367,341.96 × 95,178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,957.62x = 34,962,950,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962,950,210.69/244,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,730.61

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