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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,688.43, 367,018 and 76,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,688.43, 367,018 and 76,185.04 is: 114,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,688.43 : 367,018 = 76,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,688.43/367,018 = 76,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,688.43x = 367,018 × 76,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,688.43x = 27,961,281,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,961,281,010.72/244,688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,273.00

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