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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,181.40, 365,956.74 and 196,818.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,181.40, 365,956.74 and 196,818.36 is: 294,973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,181.40 : 365,956.74 = 196,818.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,181.40/365,956.74 = 196,818.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,181.40x = 365,956.74 × 196,818.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,181.40x = 72,027,005,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,027,005,397.75/244,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,973.35

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