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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,037.40, 366,056.10 and 232,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,037.40, 366,056.10 and 232,373.40 is: 348,560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,037.40 : 366,056.10 = 232,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,037.40/366,056.10 = 232,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,037.40x = 366,056.10 × 232,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,037.40x = 85,061,700,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,061,700,547.74/244,037.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,560.10

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