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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,614.90, 366,922.35 and 185,565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,614.90, 366,922.35 and 185,565.90 is: 278,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,614.90 : 366,922.35 = 185,565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,614.90/366,922.35 = 185,565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,614.90x = 366,922.35 × 185,565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,614.90x = 68,088,276,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,088,276,107.87/244,614.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,348.85

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