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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,803.72, 366,860.76 and 194,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,803.72, 366,860.76 and 194,661.24 is: 291,717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,803.72 : 366,860.76 = 194,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,803.72/366,860.76 = 194,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,803.72x = 366,860.76 × 194,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,803.72x = 71,413,570,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,413,570,448.94/244,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,717.67

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