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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,995.05, 367,596.57 and 118,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,995.05, 367,596.57 and 118,729.28 is: 178,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,995.05 : 367,596.57 = 118,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,995.05/367,596.57 = 118,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,995.05x = 367,596.57 × 118,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,995.05x = 43,644,474,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,644,474,248.59/244,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,144.31

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