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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,255.60, 366,383.40 and 223,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,255.60, 366,383.40 and 223,260.40 is: 334,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,255.60 : 366,383.40 = 223,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,255.60/366,383.40 = 223,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,255.60x = 366,383.40 × 223,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,255.60x = 81,798,904,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,798,904,437.36/244,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,890.60

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