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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,282.22, 365,881.96 and 187,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,282.22, 365,881.96 and 187,705.88 is: 281,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,282.22 : 365,881.96 = 187,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,282.22/365,881.96 = 187,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,282.22x = 365,881.96 × 187,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,282.22x = 68,678,195,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,678,195,277.92/244,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,142.83

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