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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,430.02, 364,972.82 and 218,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,430.02, 364,972.82 and 218,965.12 is: 326,949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,430.02 : 364,972.82 = 218,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,430.02/364,972.82 = 218,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,430.02x = 364,972.82 × 218,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,430.02x = 79,916,317,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,916,317,328.04/244,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,949.68

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