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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,517.10, 367,358.85 and 218,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,517.10, 367,358.85 and 218,856.30 is: 328,806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,517.10 : 367,358.85 = 218,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,517.10/367,358.85 = 218,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,517.10x = 367,358.85 × 218,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,517.10x = 80,398,798,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,398,798,683.26/244,517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,806.45

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