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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,791.72, 366,842.79 and 194,649.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,791.72, 366,842.79 and 194,649.21 is: 291,699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,791.72 : 366,842.79 = 194,649.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,791.72/366,842.79 = 194,649.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,791.72x = 366,842.79 × 194,649.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,791.72x = 71,405,659,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,405,659,267.70/244,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,699.65

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