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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,571.58, 366,857.60 and 196,963.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,571.58, 366,857.60 and 196,963.43 is: 295,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,571.58 : 366,857.60 = 196,963.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,571.58/366,857.60 = 196,963.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,571.58x = 366,857.60 × 196,963.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,571.58x = 72,257,528,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,257,528,398.46/244,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,445.32

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