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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,540.23, 366,268.46 and 187,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,540.23, 366,268.46 and 187,963.76 is: 281,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,540.23 : 366,268.46 = 187,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,540.23/366,268.46 = 187,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,540.23x = 366,268.46 × 187,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,540.23x = 68,845,194,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,845,194,139.85/244,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,529.11

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