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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,551.90, 366,827.85 and 185,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,551.90, 366,827.85 and 185,502.90 is: 278,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,551.90 : 366,827.85 = 185,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,551.90/366,827.85 = 185,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,551.90x = 366,827.85 × 185,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,551.90x = 68,047,629,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,047,629,975.77/244,551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,254.35

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