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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,801.72, 366,857.76 and 194,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,801.72, 366,857.76 and 194,659.24 is: 291,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,801.72 : 366,857.76 = 194,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,801.72/366,857.76 = 194,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,801.72x = 366,857.76 × 194,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,801.72x = 71,412,252,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,412,252,749.70/244,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,714.67

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