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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,147.80, 366,221.70 and 242,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,147.80, 366,221.70 and 242,592.60 is: 363,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,147.80 : 366,221.70 = 242,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,147.80/366,221.70 = 242,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,147.80x = 366,221.70 × 242,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,147.80x = 88,842,674,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,842,674,379.42/244,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,888.90

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