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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,604.15, 366,906.23 and 185,555.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,604.15, 366,906.23 and 185,555.15 is: 278,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,604.15 : 366,906.23 = 185,555.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,604.15/366,906.23 = 185,555.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,604.15x = 366,906.23 × 185,555.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,604.15x = 68,081,340,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,081,340,543.58/244,604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,332.73

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