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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,311.59, 365,962.98 and 181,202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,311.59, 365,962.98 and 181,202.97 is: 271,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,311.59 : 365,962.98 = 181,202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,311.59/365,962.98 = 181,202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,311.59x = 365,962.98 × 181,202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,311.59x = 66,313,578,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,313,578,886.05/244,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,430.35

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