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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,809.72, 366,869.76 and 194,667.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,809.72, 366,869.76 and 194,667.24 is: 291,726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,809.72 : 366,869.76 = 194,667.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,809.72/366,869.76 = 194,667.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,809.72x = 366,869.76 × 194,667.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,809.72x = 71,417,523,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,417,523,618.66/244,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,726.67

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