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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,879.80, 366,930.90 and 181,894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,879.80, 366,930.90 and 181,894.20 is: 272,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,879.80 : 366,930.90 = 181,894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,879.80/366,930.90 = 181,894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,879.80x = 366,930.90 × 181,894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,879.80x = 66,742,602,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,742,602,510.78/244,879.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,552.50

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