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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,281.96, 365,881.59 and 187,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,281.96, 365,881.59 and 187,705.62 is: 281,142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,281.96 : 365,881.59 = 187,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,281.96/365,881.59 = 187,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,281.96x = 365,881.59 × 187,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,281.96x = 68,678,030,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,678,030,697.54/244,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,142.46

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