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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,621.72, 337,581.52 and 183,259.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,621.72, 337,581.52 and 183,259.21 is: 252,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,621.72 : 337,581.52 = 183,259.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,621.72/337,581.52 = 183,259.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,621.72x = 337,581.52 × 183,259.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,621.72x = 61,864,923,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864,923,027.50/244,621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,900.37

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