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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,539.10, 366,808.65 and 197,883.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,539.10, 366,808.65 and 197,883.10 is: 296,824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,539.10 : 366,808.65 = 197,883.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,539.10/366,808.65 = 197,883.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,539.10x = 366,808.65 × 197,883.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,539.10x = 72,585,232,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,585,232,768.82/244,539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,824.65

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