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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,252.44, 366,385.85 and 208,488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,252.44, 366,385.85 and 208,488.26 is: 312,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,252.44 : 366,385.85 = 208,488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,252.44/366,385.85 = 208,488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,252.44x = 366,385.85 × 208,488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,252.44x = 76,387,145,480.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,387,145,480.75/244,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,738.52

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