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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,262.93, 365,853.04 and 187,686.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,262.93, 365,853.04 and 187,686.59 is: 281,113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,262.93 : 365,853.04 = 187,686.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,262.93/365,853.04 = 187,686.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,262.93x = 365,853.04 × 187,686.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,262.93x = 68,665,709,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,665,709,296.03/244,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,113.92

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