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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,568.40, 366,852.60 and 185,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,568.40, 366,852.60 and 185,519.40 is: 278,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,568.40 : 366,852.60 = 185,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,568.40/366,852.60 = 185,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,568.40x = 366,852.60 × 185,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,568.40x = 68,058,274,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,058,274,240.44/244,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,279.10

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