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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,525.23, 366,245.96 and 187,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,525.23, 366,245.96 and 187,948.76 is: 281,506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,525.23 : 366,245.96 = 187,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,525.23/366,245.96 = 187,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,525.23x = 366,245.96 × 187,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,525.23x = 68,835,471,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,835,471,266.04/244,525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,506.62

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