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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,251.44, 366,384.35 and 208,487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,251.44, 366,384.35 and 208,487.26 is: 312,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,251.44 : 366,384.35 = 208,487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,251.44/366,384.35 = 208,487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,251.44x = 366,384.35 × 208,487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,251.44x = 76,386,466,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,386,466,364.02/244,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,737.02

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