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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,149.80, 366,224.70 and 242,594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,149.80, 366,224.70 and 242,594.60 is: 363,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,149.80 : 366,224.70 = 242,594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,149.80/366,224.70 = 242,594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,149.80x = 366,224.70 × 242,594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,149.80x = 88,844,134,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,844,134,606.62/244,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,891.90

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