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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,623.23, 337,583.60 and 183,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,623.23, 337,583.60 and 183,260.72 is: 252,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,623.23 : 337,583.60 = 183,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,623.23/337,583.60 = 183,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,623.23x = 337,583.60 × 183,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,623.23x = 61,865,810,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,865,810,991.97/244,623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,902.44

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