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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,147.28, 365,853.14 and 217,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,147.28, 365,853.14 and 217,540.92 is: 325,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,147.28 : 365,853.14 = 217,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,147.28/365,853.14 = 217,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,147.28x = 365,853.14 × 217,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,147.28x = 79,588,028,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,588,028,660.49/244,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,983.68

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