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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,632.40, 366,948.60 and 185,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,632.40, 366,948.60 and 185,583.40 is: 278,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,632.40 : 366,948.60 = 185,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,632.40/366,948.60 = 185,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,632.40x = 366,948.60 × 185,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,632.40x = 68,099,568,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,099,568,813.24/244,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,375.10

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