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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,615.15, 366,922.73 and 185,566.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,615.15, 366,922.73 and 185,566.15 is: 278,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,615.15 : 366,922.73 = 185,566.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,615.15/366,922.73 = 185,566.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,615.15x = 366,922.73 × 185,566.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,615.15x = 68,088,438,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,088,438,353.59/244,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,349.23

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