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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,534.60, 366,801.90 and 197,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,534.60, 366,801.90 and 197,878.60 is: 296,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,534.60 : 366,801.90 = 197,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,534.60/366,801.90 = 197,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,534.60x = 366,801.90 × 197,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,534.60x = 72,582,246,449.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,582,246,449.34/244,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,817.90

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