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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,979.84, 367,124.52 and 194,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,979.84, 367,124.52 and 194,837.60 is: 291,981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,979.84 : 367,124.52 = 194,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,979.84/367,124.52 = 194,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,979.84x = 367,124.52 × 194,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,979.84x = 71,529,660,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,529,660,377.95/244,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,981.82

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