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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,057.34, 336,625.52 and 223,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,057.34, 336,625.52 and 223,979.06 is: 308,931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,057.34 : 336,625.52 = 223,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,057.34/336,625.52 = 223,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,057.34x = 336,625.52 × 223,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,057.34x = 75,397,067,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,397,067,541.61/244,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,931.78

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