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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,606.65, 366,909.98 and 185,557.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,606.65, 366,909.98 and 185,557.65 is: 278,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,606.65 : 366,909.98 = 185,557.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,606.65/366,909.98 = 185,557.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,606.65x = 366,909.98 × 185,557.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,606.65x = 68,082,953,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,082,953,650.35/244,606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,336.48

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