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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,014.58, 336,436.45 and 186,724.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,014.58, 336,436.45 and 186,724.90 is: 257,447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,014.58 : 336,436.45 = 186,724.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,014.58/336,436.45 = 186,724.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,014.58x = 336,436.45 × 186,724.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,014.58x = 62,821,062,482.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821,062,482.61/244,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,447.99

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