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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,674.40, 366,320.40 and 237,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,674.40, 366,320.40 and 237,762.40 is: 355,971.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,674.40 : 366,320.40 = 237,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,674.40/366,320.40 = 237,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,674.40x = 366,320.40 × 237,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,674.40x = 87,097,217,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,097,217,472.96/244,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,971.93

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