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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,290.40, 366,435.60 and 185,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,290.40, 366,435.60 and 185,241.40 is: 277,862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,290.40 : 366,435.60 = 185,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,290.40/366,435.60 = 185,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,290.40x = 366,435.60 × 185,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,290.40x = 67,879,043,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,879,043,553.84/244,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,862.10

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