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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,543.99, 366,274.09 and 187,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,543.99, 366,274.09 and 187,967.51 is: 281,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,543.99 : 366,274.09 = 187,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,543.99/366,274.09 = 187,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,543.99x = 366,274.09 × 187,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,543.99x = 68,847,627,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,847,627,734.98/244,543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,534.74

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