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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,295.40, 366,443.10 and 185,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,295.40, 366,443.10 and 185,246.40 is: 277,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,295.40 : 366,443.10 = 185,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,295.40/366,443.10 = 185,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,295.40x = 366,443.10 × 185,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,295.40x = 67,882,265,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882,265,079.84/244,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,869.60

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