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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,821.90, 367,232.85 and 185,772.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,821.90, 367,232.85 and 185,772.90 is: 278,659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,821.90 : 367,232.85 = 185,772.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,821.90/367,232.85 = 185,772.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,821.90x = 367,232.85 × 185,772.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,821.90x = 68,221,911,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,221,911,519.77/244,821.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,659.35

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