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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,619.40, 366,929.10 and 185,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,619.40, 366,929.10 and 185,570.40 is: 278,355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,619.40 : 366,929.10 = 185,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,619.40/366,929.10 = 185,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,619.40x = 366,929.10 × 185,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,619.40x = 68,091,179,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,091,179,858.64/244,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,355.60

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