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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,950.36, 367,095.06 and 185,600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,950.36, 367,095.06 and 185,600.04 is: 278,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,950.36 : 367,095.06 = 185,600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,950.36/367,095.06 = 185,600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,950.36x = 367,095.06 × 185,600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,950.36x = 68,132,857,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,132,857,819.80/244,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,149.65

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