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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,033.92, 335,750.40 and 215,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,033.92, 335,750.40 and 215,228.16 is: 296,118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,033.92 : 335,750.40 = 215,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,033.92/335,750.40 = 215,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,033.92x = 335,750.40 × 215,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,033.92x = 72,262,940,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,262,940,811.26/244,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,118.43

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