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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,143.60, 366,474.24 and 216,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,143.60, 366,474.24 and 216,244.68 is: 324,596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,143.60 : 366,474.24 = 216,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,143.60/366,474.24 = 216,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,143.60x = 366,474.24 × 216,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,143.60x = 79,248,104,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,248,104,757.04/244,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,596.28

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