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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,277.46, 365,874.84 and 187,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,277.46, 365,874.84 and 187,701.12 is: 281,135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,277.46 : 365,874.84 = 187,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,277.46/365,874.84 = 187,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,277.46x = 365,874.84 × 187,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,277.46x = 68,675,117,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,675,117,247.82/244,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,135.71

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