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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,371.20, 366,556.80 and 236,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,371.20, 366,556.80 and 236,206.40 is: 354,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,371.20 : 366,556.80 = 236,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,371.20/366,556.80 = 236,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,371.20x = 366,556.80 × 236,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,371.20x = 86,583,062,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,583,062,123.52/244,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,309.60

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