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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,096, 365,913.15 and 184,031.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,096, 365,913.15 and 184,031.26 is: 275,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,096 : 365,913.15 = 184,031.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,096/365,913.15 = 184,031.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,096x = 365,913.15 × 184,031.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,096x = 67,339,458,045.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,339,458,045.07/244,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,872.85

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