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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,598.40, 366,897.60 and 185,549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,598.40, 366,897.60 and 185,549.40 is: 278,324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,598.40 : 366,897.60 = 185,549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,598.40/366,897.60 = 185,549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,598.40x = 366,897.60 × 185,549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,598.40x = 68,077,629,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,077,629,541.44/244,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,324.10

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