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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,842.72, 366,919.20 and 194,700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,842.72, 366,919.20 and 194,700.30 is: 291,776.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,842.72 : 366,919.20 = 194,700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,842.72/366,919.20 = 194,700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,842.72x = 366,919.20 × 194,700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,842.72x = 71,439,278,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,439,278,315.76/244,842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,776.20

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