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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,657.40, 366,548.70 and 200,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,657.40, 366,548.70 and 200,042.60 is: 299,706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,657.40 : 366,548.70 = 200,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,657.40/366,548.70 = 200,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,657.40x = 366,548.70 × 200,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,657.40x = 73,325,354,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,325,354,974.62/244,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,706.26

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