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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.60, 366,887.40 and 205,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.60, 366,887.40 and 205,225.60 is: 307,838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.60 : 366,887.40 = 205,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.60/366,887.40 = 205,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.60x = 366,887.40 × 205,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.60x = 75,294,686,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294,686,797.44/244,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,838.40

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