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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,134.80, 366,202.20 and 242,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,134.80, 366,202.20 and 242,579.60 is: 363,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,134.80 : 366,202.20 = 242,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,134.80/366,202.20 = 242,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,134.80x = 366,202.20 × 242,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,134.80x = 88,833,183,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,833,183,195.12/244,134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,869.40

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