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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,196.40, 365,808.60 and 214,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,196.40, 365,808.60 and 214,971.60 is: 322,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,196.40 : 365,808.60 = 214,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,196.40/365,808.60 = 214,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,196.40x = 365,808.60 × 214,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,196.40x = 78,638,460,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,638,460,035.76/244,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,029.56

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