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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,881.80, 366,933.90 and 181,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,881.80, 366,933.90 and 181,896.20 is: 272,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,881.80 : 366,933.90 = 181,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,881.80/366,933.90 = 181,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,881.80x = 366,933.90 × 181,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,881.80x = 66,743,882,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,743,882,061.18/244,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,555.50

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