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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,278.71, 365,876.72 and 187,702.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,278.71, 365,876.72 and 187,702.37 is: 281,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,278.71 : 365,876.72 = 187,702.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,278.71/365,876.72 = 187,702.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,278.71x = 365,876.72 × 187,702.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,278.71x = 68,675,926,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,675,926,533.31/244,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,137.58

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