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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,431.40, 366,647.10 and 214,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,431.40, 366,647.10 and 214,882.60 is: 322,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,431.40 : 366,647.10 = 214,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,431.40/366,647.10 = 214,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,431.40x = 366,647.10 × 214,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,431.40x = 78,786,082,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,786,082,130.46/244,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,323.90

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