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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,481.60, 366,722.40 and 197,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,481.60, 366,722.40 and 197,825.60 is: 296,738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,481.60 : 366,722.40 = 197,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,481.60/366,722.40 = 197,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,481.60x = 366,722.40 × 197,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,481.60x = 72,547,078,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547,078,813.44/244,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,738.40

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