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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,146.78, 365,852.39 and 217,540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,146.78, 365,852.39 and 217,540.42 is: 325,982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,146.78 : 365,852.39 = 217,540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,146.78/365,852.39 = 217,540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,146.78x = 365,852.39 × 217,540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,146.78x = 79,587,682,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,587,682,207.82/244,146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,982.93

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