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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,006.57, 365,373.23 and 196,361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,006.57, 365,373.23 and 196,361.42 is: 294,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,006.57 : 365,373.23 = 196,361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,006.57/365,373.23 = 196,361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,006.57x = 365,373.23 × 196,361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,006.57x = 71,745,204,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,745,204,445.92/244,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,029.81

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