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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,972.08, 367,540.08 and 95,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,972.08, 367,540.08 and 95,217.36 is: 142,857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,972.08 : 367,540.08 = 95,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,972.08/367,540.08 = 95,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,972.08x = 367,540.08 × 95,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,972.08x = 34,996,196,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996,196,111.79/244,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,857.90

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