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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,042.59, 337,421.37 and 213,741.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,042.59, 337,421.37 and 213,741.01 is: 295,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,042.59 : 337,421.37 = 213,741.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,042.59/337,421.37 = 213,741.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,042.59x = 337,421.37 × 213,741.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,042.59x = 72,120,784,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,120,784,419.38/244,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,525.40

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