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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,609.65, 366,914.48 and 185,560.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,609.65, 366,914.48 and 185,560.65 is: 278,340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,609.65 : 366,914.48 = 185,560.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,609.65/366,914.48 = 185,560.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,609.65x = 366,914.48 × 185,560.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,609.65x = 68,084,889,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,084,889,403.21/244,609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,340.98

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