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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,271.84, 365,866.40 and 187,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,271.84, 365,866.40 and 187,695.50 is: 281,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,271.84 : 365,866.40 = 187,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,271.84/365,866.40 = 187,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,271.84x = 365,866.40 × 187,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,271.84x = 68,671,475,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,671,475,521.11/244,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,127.28

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