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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,147.53, 365,853.51 and 217,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,147.53, 365,853.51 and 217,541.16 is: 325,984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,147.53 : 365,853.51 = 217,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,147.53/365,853.51 = 217,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,147.53x = 365,853.51 × 217,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,147.53x = 79,588,196,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,588,196,955.47/244,147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,984.03

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