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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,049.60, 337,431.04 and 213,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,049.60, 337,431.04 and 213,748 is: 295,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,049.60 : 337,431.04 = 213,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,049.60/337,431.04 = 213,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,049.60x = 337,431.04 × 213,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,049.60x = 72,125,209,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,125,209,937.92/244,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,535.05

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