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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,655.40, 366,983.10 and 185,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,655.40, 366,983.10 and 185,606.40 is: 278,409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,655.40 : 366,983.10 = 185,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,655.40/366,983.10 = 185,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,655.40x = 366,983.10 × 185,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,655.40x = 68,114,412,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,114,412,051.84/244,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,409.60

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