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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,133.40, 365,616.90 and 197,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,133.40, 365,616.90 and 197,477.40 is: 295,744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,133.40 : 365,616.90 = 197,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,133.40/365,616.90 = 197,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,133.40x = 365,616.90 × 197,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,133.40x = 72,201,074,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,201,074,808.06/244,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,744.35

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