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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,204.20, 365,737.68 and 237,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,204.20, 365,737.68 and 237,477.60 is: 355,663.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,204.20 : 365,737.68 = 237,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,204.20/365,737.68 = 237,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,204.20x = 365,737.68 × 237,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,204.20x = 86,854,506,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,854,506,475.97/244,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,663.44

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