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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,272.84, 365,867.90 and 187,696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,272.84, 365,867.90 and 187,696.50 is: 281,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,272.84 : 365,867.90 = 187,696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,272.84/365,867.90 = 187,696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,272.84x = 365,867.90 × 187,696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,272.84x = 68,672,124,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,672,124,292.35/244,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,128.78

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