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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,657.40, 366,986.10 and 236,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,657.40, 366,986.10 and 236,103.80 is: 354,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,657.40 : 366,986.10 = 236,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,657.40/366,986.10 = 236,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,657.40x = 366,986.10 × 236,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,657.40x = 86,646,812,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,646,812,757.18/244,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,155.70

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