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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,572.58, 366,859.10 and 196,964.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,572.58, 366,859.10 and 196,964.43 is: 295,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,572.58 : 366,859.10 = 196,964.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,572.58/366,859.10 = 196,964.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,572.58x = 366,859.10 × 196,964.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,572.58x = 72,258,193,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,258,193,521.81/244,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,446.83

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