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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,628.10, 366,942.15 and 205,262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,628.10, 366,942.15 and 205,262.10 is: 307,893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,628.10 : 366,942.15 = 205,262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,628.10/366,942.15 = 205,262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,628.10x = 366,942.15 × 205,262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,628.10x = 75,319,316,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,319,316,287.52/244,628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,893.15

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