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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,871.30, 366,918.15 and 181,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,871.30, 366,918.15 and 181,885.70 is: 272,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,871.30 : 366,918.15 = 181,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,871.30/366,918.15 = 181,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,871.30x = 366,918.15 × 181,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,871.30x = 66,737,164,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,737,164,555.46/244,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,539.76

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