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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.15, 366,918.23 and 185,563.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.15, 366,918.23 and 185,563.15 is: 278,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.15 : 366,918.23 = 185,563.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.15/366,918.23 = 185,563.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.15x = 366,918.23 × 185,563.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.15x = 68,086,501,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,086,501,623.41/244,612.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,344.73

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