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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,216.40, 365,838.60 and 214,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,216.40, 365,838.60 and 214,991.60 is: 322,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,216.40 : 365,838.60 = 214,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,216.40/365,838.60 = 214,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,216.40x = 365,838.60 × 214,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,216.40x = 78,652,225,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,652,225,955.76/244,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,059.56

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