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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,124.22, 364,356 and 228,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,124.22, 364,356 and 228,180.96 is: 340,560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,124.22 : 364,356 = 228,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,124.22/364,356 = 228,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,124.22x = 364,356 × 228,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,124.22x = 83,139,101,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,139,101,861.76/244,124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,560.65

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