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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,265.88, 366,770.62 and 232,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,265.88, 366,770.62 and 232,237.32 is: 348,709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,265.88 : 366,770.62 = 232,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,265.88/366,770.62 = 232,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,265.88x = 366,770.62 × 232,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,265.88x = 85,177,825,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,177,825,843.54/244,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,709.47

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