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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,603.40, 366,905.10 and 185,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,603.40, 366,905.10 and 185,554.40 is: 278,331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,603.40 : 366,905.10 = 185,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,603.40/366,905.10 = 185,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,603.40x = 366,905.10 × 185,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,603.40x = 68,080,855,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080,855,687.44/244,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,331.60

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