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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,809, 366,868.92 and 194,666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,809, 366,868.92 and 194,666.58 is: 291,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,809 : 366,868.92 = 194,666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,809/366,868.92 = 194,666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,809x = 366,868.92 × 194,666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,809x = 71,417,117,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,417,117,964.69/244,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,725.87

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