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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,014.08, 336,435.76 and 186,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,014.08, 336,435.76 and 186,724.40 is: 257,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,014.08 : 336,435.76 = 186,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,014.08/336,435.76 = 186,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,014.08x = 336,435.76 × 186,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,014.08x = 62,820,765,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,820,765,424.54/244,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,447.30

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