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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,802.72, 366,859.26 and 194,660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,802.72, 366,859.26 and 194,660.24 is: 291,716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,802.72 : 366,859.26 = 194,660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,802.72/366,859.26 = 194,660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,802.72x = 366,859.26 × 194,660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,802.72x = 71,412,911,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,412,911,597.82/244,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,716.17

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