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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,663.40, 366,995.10 and 185,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,663.40, 366,995.10 and 185,614.40 is: 278,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,663.40 : 366,995.10 = 185,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,663.40/366,995.10 = 185,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,663.40x = 366,995.10 × 185,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,663.40x = 68,119,575,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,119,575,289.44/244,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,421.60

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