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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,551.40, 366,827.10 and 185,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,551.40, 366,827.10 and 185,502.40 is: 278,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,551.40 : 366,827.10 = 185,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,551.40/366,827.10 = 185,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,551.40x = 366,827.10 × 185,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,551.40x = 68,047,307,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,047,307,435.04/244,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,253.60

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