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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,878.30, 366,928.65 and 181,892.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,878.30, 366,928.65 and 181,892.70 is: 272,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,878.30 : 366,928.65 = 181,892.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,878.30/366,928.65 = 181,892.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,878.30x = 366,928.65 × 181,892.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,878.30x = 66,741,642,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,741,642,855.86/244,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,550.25

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