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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,837.96, 337,929.06 and 186,845.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,837.96, 337,929.06 and 186,845.32 is: 257,886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,837.96 : 337,929.06 = 186,845.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,837.96/337,929.06 = 186,845.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,837.96x = 337,929.06 × 186,845.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,837.96x = 63,140,463,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,140,463,353.00/244,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,886.74

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