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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,608.90, 366,913.35 and 185,559.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,608.90, 366,913.35 and 185,559.90 is: 278,339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,608.90 : 366,913.35 = 185,559.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,608.90/366,913.35 = 185,559.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,608.90x = 366,913.35 × 185,559.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,608.90x = 68,084,404,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,084,404,534.67/244,608.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,339.85

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