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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,133.80, 366,200.70 and 242,578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,133.80, 366,200.70 and 242,578.60 is: 363,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,133.80 : 366,200.70 = 242,578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,133.80/366,200.70 = 242,578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,133.80x = 366,200.70 × 242,578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,133.80x = 88,832,453,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,832,453,125.02/244,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,867.90

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