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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,575.60, 366,863.40 and 241,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,575.60, 366,863.40 and 241,465.20 is: 362,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,575.60 : 366,863.40 = 241,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,575.60/366,863.40 = 241,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,575.60x = 366,863.40 × 241,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,575.60x = 88,584,744,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,584,744,253.68/244,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,197.80

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