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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,278.21, 365,875.97 and 187,701.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,278.21, 365,875.97 and 187,701.87 is: 281,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,278.21 : 365,875.97 = 187,701.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,278.21/365,875.97 = 187,701.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,278.21x = 365,875.97 × 187,701.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,278.21x = 68,675,602,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,675,602,818.55/244,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,136.83

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