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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,132.16, 364,367.98 and 228,188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,132.16, 364,367.98 and 228,188.96 is: 340,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,132.16 : 364,367.98 = 228,188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,132.16/364,367.98 = 228,188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,132.16x = 364,367.98 × 228,188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,132.16x = 83,144,750,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,144,750,413.50/244,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,572.71

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