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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,538.73, 366,266.21 and 187,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,538.73, 366,266.21 and 187,962.26 is: 281,526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,538.73 : 366,266.21 = 187,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,538.73/366,266.21 = 187,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,538.73x = 366,266.21 × 187,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,538.73x = 68,844,221,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,844,221,822.09/244,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,526.86

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