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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,543.24, 366,272.96 and 187,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,543.24, 366,272.96 and 187,966.76 is: 281,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,543.24 : 366,272.96 = 187,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,543.24/366,272.96 = 187,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,543.24x = 366,272.96 × 187,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,543.24x = 68,847,141,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,847,141,566.81/244,543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,533.61

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