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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,286.34, 365,888.15 and 187,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,286.34, 365,888.15 and 187,710 is: 281,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,286.34 : 365,888.15 = 187,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,286.34/365,888.15 = 187,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,286.34x = 365,888.15 × 187,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,286.34x = 68,680,864,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,680,864,636.50/244,286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,149.02

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