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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,815.74, 366,878.94 and 194,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,815.74, 366,878.94 and 194,673.10 is: 291,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,815.74 : 366,878.94 = 194,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,815.74/366,878.94 = 194,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,815.74x = 366,878.94 × 194,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,815.74x = 71,421,460,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,421,460,574.51/244,815.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,735.57

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