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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,015.08, 336,437.14 and 186,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,015.08, 336,437.14 and 186,725.40 is: 257,448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,015.08 : 336,437.14 = 186,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,015.08/336,437.14 = 186,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,015.08x = 336,437.14 × 186,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,015.08x = 62,821,359,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,821,359,541.36/244,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,448.68

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