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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,283.22, 365,883.46 and 187,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,283.22, 365,883.46 and 187,706.88 is: 281,144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,283.22 : 365,883.46 = 187,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,283.22/365,883.46 = 187,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,283.22x = 365,883.46 × 187,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,283.22x = 68,678,842,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,678,842,720.20/244,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,144.33

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