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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,538.90, 366,808.35 and 185,489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,538.90, 366,808.35 and 185,489.90 is: 278,234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,538.90 : 366,808.35 = 185,489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,538.90/366,808.35 = 185,489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,538.90x = 366,808.35 × 185,489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,538.90x = 68,039,244,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,039,244,160.67/244,538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,234.85

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