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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,611.60, 366,917.40 and 205,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,611.60, 366,917.40 and 205,245.60 is: 307,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,611.60 : 366,917.40 = 205,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,611.60/366,917.40 = 205,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,611.60x = 366,917.40 × 205,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,611.60x = 75,308,181,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,308,181,913.44/244,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,868.40

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