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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,885.30, 366,939.15 and 181,899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,885.30, 366,939.15 and 181,899.70 is: 272,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,885.30 : 366,939.15 = 181,899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,885.30/366,939.15 = 181,899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,885.30x = 366,939.15 × 181,899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,885.30x = 66,746,121,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,746,121,303.26/244,885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,560.75

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