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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,639.10, 366,958.65 and 205,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,639.10, 366,958.65 and 205,273.10 is: 307,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,639.10 : 366,958.65 = 205,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,639.10/366,958.65 = 205,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,639.10x = 366,958.65 × 205,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,639.10x = 75,326,739,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,326,739,657.32/244,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,909.65

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