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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,623.40, 366,935.10 and 185,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,623.40, 366,935.10 and 185,574.40 is: 278,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,623.40 : 366,935.10 = 185,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,623.40/366,935.10 = 185,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,623.40x = 366,935.10 × 185,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,623.40x = 68,093,761,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,093,761,021.44/244,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,361.60

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