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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,207.80, 366,311.70 and 181,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,207.80, 366,311.70 and 181,222.20 is: 271,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,207.80 : 366,311.70 = 181,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,207.80/366,311.70 = 181,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,207.80x = 366,311.70 × 181,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,207.80x = 66,383,812,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,383,812,159.74/244,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,833.30

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