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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,577.40, 366,866.10 and 185,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,577.40, 366,866.10 and 185,528.40 is: 278,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,577.40 : 366,866.10 = 185,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,577.40/366,866.10 = 185,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,577.40x = 366,866.10 × 185,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,577.40x = 68,064,080,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,064,080,547.24/244,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,292.60

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