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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,205.80, 366,308.70 and 181,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,205.80, 366,308.70 and 181,220.20 is: 271,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,205.80 : 366,308.70 = 181,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,205.80/366,308.70 = 181,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,205.80x = 366,308.70 × 181,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,205.80x = 66,382,535,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,382,535,875.74/244,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,830.30

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