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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,385.40, 366,578.10 and 214,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,385.40, 366,578.10 and 214,836.60 is: 322,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,385.40 : 366,578.10 = 214,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,385.40/366,578.10 = 214,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,385.40x = 366,578.10 × 214,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,385.40x = 78,754,392,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,754,392,638.46/244,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,254.90

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