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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,544.24, 366,274.46 and 187,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,544.24, 366,274.46 and 187,967.76 is: 281,535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,544.24 : 366,274.46 = 187,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,544.24/366,274.46 = 187,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,544.24x = 366,274.46 × 187,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,544.24x = 68,847,789,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,847,789,791.41/244,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,535.11

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