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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,700.85, 337,633.48 and 236,636.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,700.85, 337,633.48 and 236,636.97 is: 326,507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,700.85 : 337,633.48 = 236,636.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,700.85/337,633.48 = 236,636.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,700.85x = 337,633.48 × 236,636.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,700.85x = 79,896,563,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,896,563,677.76/244,700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,507.10

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