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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,075.77, 364,714.29 and 186,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,075.77, 364,714.29 and 186,052.05 is: 278,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,075.77 : 364,714.29 = 186,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,075.77/364,714.29 = 186,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,075.77x = 364,714.29 × 186,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,075.77x = 67,855,841,318.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,855,841,318.79/244,075.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,011.38

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