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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,217.40, 366,326.10 and 185,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,217.40, 366,326.10 and 185,168.40 is: 277,752.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,217.40 : 366,326.10 = 185,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,217.40/366,326.10 = 185,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,217.40x = 366,326.10 × 185,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,217.40x = 67,832,017,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,832,017,815.24/244,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,752.60

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