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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,608.65, 366,912.98 and 185,559.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,608.65, 366,912.98 and 185,559.65 is: 278,339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608.65 : 366,912.98 = 185,559.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608.65/366,912.98 = 185,559.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608.65x = 366,912.98 × 185,559.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608.65x = 68,084,244,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,084,244,149.26/244,608.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,339.48

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