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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,836.96, 337,927.68 and 186,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,836.96, 337,927.68 and 186,844.32 is: 257,885.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,836.96 : 337,927.68 = 186,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,836.96/337,927.68 = 186,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,836.96x = 337,927.68 × 186,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,836.96x = 63,139,867,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,139,867,578.78/244,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,885.36

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