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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,256.09, 365,842.78 and 187,679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,256.09, 365,842.78 and 187,679.75 is: 281,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,256.09 : 365,842.78 = 187,679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,256.09/365,842.78 = 187,679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,256.09x = 365,842.78 × 187,679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,256.09x = 68,661,279,191.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,661,279,191.29/244,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,103.66

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