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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,519.40, 366,779.10 and 242,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,519.40, 366,779.10 and 242,964.20 is: 364,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,519.40 : 366,779.10 = 242,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,519.40/366,779.10 = 242,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,519.40x = 366,779.10 × 242,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,519.40x = 89,114,190,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,114,190,608.22/244,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,446.30

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