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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,179, 367,932.36 and 200,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,179, 367,932.36 and 200,778 is: 302,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,179 : 367,932.36 = 200,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,179/367,932.36 = 200,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,179x = 367,932.36 × 200,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,179x = 73,872,723,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,872,723,376.08/244,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,535.12

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