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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,426.32, 366,989.40 and 181,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,426.32, 366,989.40 and 181,440.72 is: 272,420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,426.32 : 366,989.40 = 181,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,426.32/366,989.40 = 181,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,426.32x = 366,989.40 × 181,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,426.32x = 66,586,820,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,586,820,968.37/244,426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,420.83

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