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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,043.58, 337,422.76 and 213,742.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,043.58, 337,422.76 and 213,742.02 is: 295,526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,043.58 : 337,422.76 = 213,742.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,043.58/337,422.76 = 213,742.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,043.58x = 337,422.76 × 213,742.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,043.58x = 72,121,422,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,121,422,316.38/244,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,526.82

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