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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,650.90, 366,976.35 and 185,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,650.90, 366,976.35 and 185,601.90 is: 278,402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,650.90 : 366,976.35 = 185,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,650.90/366,976.35 = 185,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,650.90x = 366,976.35 × 185,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,650.90x = 68,111,507,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,111,507,815.07/244,650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,402.85

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