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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,285.34, 365,886.65 and 187,709.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,285.34, 365,886.65 and 187,709.00 is: 281,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,285.34 : 365,886.65 = 187,709.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,285.34/365,886.65 = 187,709.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,285.34x = 365,886.65 × 187,709.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,285.34x = 68,680,215,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,680,215,824.69/244,285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,147.52

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