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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,589.40, 366,884.10 and 185,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,589.40, 366,884.10 and 185,540.40 is: 278,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,589.40 : 366,884.10 = 185,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,589.40/366,884.10 = 185,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,589.40x = 366,884.10 × 185,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,589.40x = 68,071,822,667.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,071,822,667.64/244,589.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,310.60

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