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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,605.15, 366,907.73 and 185,556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,605.15, 366,907.73 and 185,556.15 is: 278,334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,605.15 : 366,907.73 = 185,556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,605.15/366,907.73 = 185,556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,605.15x = 366,907.73 × 185,556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,605.15x = 68,081,985,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,081,985,784.04/244,605.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,334.23

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