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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,290.96, 365,895.06 and 187,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,290.96, 365,895.06 and 187,714.62 is: 281,155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,290.96 : 365,895.06 = 187,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,290.96/365,895.06 = 187,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,290.96x = 365,895.06 × 187,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,290.96x = 68,683,852,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,683,852,147.78/244,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,155.93

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