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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,799.72, 366,854.76 and 194,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,799.72, 366,854.76 and 194,657.24 is: 291,711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,799.72 : 366,854.76 = 194,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,799.72/366,854.76 = 194,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,799.72x = 366,854.76 × 194,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,799.72x = 71,410,935,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,410,935,062.46/244,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,711.67

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