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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,171.80, 366,257.70 and 181,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,171.80, 366,257.70 and 181,186.20 is: 271,779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,171.80 : 366,257.70 = 181,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,171.80/366,257.70 = 181,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,171.80x = 366,257.70 × 181,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,171.80x = 66,360,840,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,360,840,883.74/244,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,779.30

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