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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,297.71, 365,905.20 and 187,721.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,297.71, 365,905.20 and 187,721.37 is: 281,166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,297.71 : 365,905.20 = 187,721.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,297.71/365,905.20 = 187,721.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,297.71x = 365,905.20 × 187,721.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,297.71x = 68,688,225,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,688,225,434.12/244,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,166.06

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