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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,005.32, 365,371.36 and 196,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,005.32, 365,371.36 and 196,360.16 is: 294,027.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,005.32 : 365,371.36 = 196,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,005.32/365,371.36 = 196,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,005.32x = 365,371.36 × 196,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,005.32x = 71,744,379,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,744,379,131.55/244,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,027.94

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