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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,702.35, 337,635.55 and 236,638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,702.35, 337,635.55 and 236,638.47 is: 326,509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,702.35 : 337,635.55 = 236,638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,702.35/337,635.55 = 236,638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,702.35x = 337,635.55 × 236,638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,702.35x = 79,897,559,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,897,559,969.61/244,702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,509.16

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