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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,628.60, 366,942.90 and 205,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,628.60, 366,942.90 and 205,262.60 is: 307,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,628.60 : 366,942.90 = 205,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,628.60/366,942.90 = 205,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,628.60x = 366,942.90 × 205,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,628.60x = 75,319,653,705.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,319,653,705.54/244,628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,893.90

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