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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,286.46, 365,888.34 and 187,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,286.46, 365,888.34 and 187,710.12 is: 281,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,286.46 : 365,888.34 = 187,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,286.46/365,888.34 = 187,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,286.46x = 365,888.34 × 187,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,286.46x = 68,680,944,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,680,944,208.00/244,286.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,149.21

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