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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,602.90, 366,904.35 and 185,553.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,602.90, 366,904.35 and 185,553.90 is: 278,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,602.90 : 366,904.35 = 185,553.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,602.90/366,904.35 = 185,553.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,602.90x = 366,904.35 × 185,553.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,602.90x = 68,080,533,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080,533,069.47/244,602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,330.85

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