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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,705.51, 337,498.81 and 202,190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,705.51, 337,498.81 and 202,190.23 is: 278,861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,705.51 : 337,498.81 = 202,190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,705.51/337,498.81 = 202,190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,705.51x = 337,498.81 × 202,190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,705.51x = 68,238,962,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238,962,018.63/244,705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,861.57

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