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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,307.10, 337,306.23 and 187,617.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,307.10, 337,306.23 and 187,617.18 is: 259,036.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,307.10 : 337,306.23 = 187,617.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,307.10/337,306.23 = 187,617.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,307.10x = 337,306.23 × 187,617.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,307.10x = 63,284,443,669.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,284,443,669.03/244,307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,036.45

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