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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,293.21, 365,898.47 and 187,716.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,293.21, 365,898.47 and 187,716.87 is: 281,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,293.21 : 365,898.47 = 187,716.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,293.21/365,898.47 = 187,716.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,293.21x = 365,898.47 × 187,716.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,293.21x = 68,685,314,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,685,314,587.60/244,293.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,159.33

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