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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,615.40, 366,923.10 and 185,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,615.40, 366,923.10 and 185,566.40 is: 278,349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,615.40 : 366,923.10 = 185,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,615.40/366,923.10 = 185,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,615.40x = 366,923.10 × 185,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,615.40x = 68,088,598,743.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,088,598,743.84/244,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,349.60

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