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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,214.40, 366,321.60 and 185,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,214.40, 366,321.60 and 185,165.40 is: 277,748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,214.40 : 366,321.60 = 185,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,214.40/366,321.60 = 185,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,214.40x = 366,321.60 × 185,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,214.40x = 67,830,085,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,830,085,592.64/244,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,748.10

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