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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,611.15, 366,916.73 and 185,562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,611.15, 366,916.73 and 185,562.15 is: 278,343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,611.15 : 366,916.73 = 185,562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,611.15/366,916.73 = 185,562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,611.15x = 366,916.73 × 185,562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,611.15x = 68,085,857,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,085,857,289.77/244,611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,343.23

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