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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,535.60, 366,803.40 and 223,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,535.60, 366,803.40 and 223,540.40 is: 335,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,535.60 : 366,803.40 = 223,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,535.60/366,803.40 = 223,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,535.60x = 366,803.40 × 223,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,535.60x = 81,995,378,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,995,378,757.36/244,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,310.60

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