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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,572.80, 366,859.20 and 235,715.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,572.80, 366,859.20 and 235,715.45 is: 353,573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,572.80 : 366,859.20 = 235,715.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,572.80/366,859.20 = 235,715.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,572.80x = 366,859.20 × 235,715.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,572.80x = 86,474,381,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,474,381,414.64/244,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,573.18

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