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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,217.80, 366,326.70 and 242,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,217.80, 366,326.70 and 242,662.60 is: 363,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,217.80 : 366,326.70 = 242,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,217.80/366,326.70 = 242,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,217.80x = 366,326.70 × 242,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,217.80x = 88,893,789,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,893,789,471.42/244,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,993.90

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