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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,049.34, 336,614.48 and 223,971.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,049.34, 336,614.48 and 223,971.06 is: 308,920.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,049.34 : 336,614.48 = 223,971.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,049.34/336,614.48 = 223,971.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,049.34x = 336,614.48 × 223,971.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,049.34x = 75,391,901,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,391,901,896.95/244,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,920.74

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