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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,385.80, 366,578.70 and 240,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,385.80, 366,578.70 and 240,449.20 is: 360,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,385.80 : 366,578.70 = 240,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,385.80/366,578.70 = 240,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,385.80x = 366,578.70 × 240,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,385.80x = 88,143,555,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,143,555,152.04/244,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,673.80

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