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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,993.55, 367,594.32 and 118,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,993.55, 367,594.32 and 118,727.78 is: 178,142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,993.55 : 367,594.32 = 118,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,993.55/367,594.32 = 118,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,993.55x = 367,594.32 × 118,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,993.55x = 43,643,655,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,643,655,716.24/244,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,142.06

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