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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,543.32, 366,273 and 187,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,543.32, 366,273 and 187,966.80 is: 281,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,543.32 : 366,273 = 187,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,543.32/366,273 = 187,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,543.32x = 366,273 × 187,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,543.32x = 68,847,163,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,847,163,736.40/244,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,533.61

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