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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,652.40, 366,978.60 and 185,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,652.40, 366,978.60 and 185,603.40 is: 278,405.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,652.40 : 366,978.60 = 185,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,652.40/366,978.60 = 185,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,652.40x = 366,978.60 × 185,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,652.40x = 68,112,475,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112,475,887.24/244,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,405.10

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