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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,803.60, 367,205.40 and 205,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,803.60, 367,205.40 and 205,437.60 is: 308,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,803.60 : 367,205.40 = 205,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,803.60/367,205.40 = 205,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,803.60x = 367,205.40 × 205,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,803.60x = 75,437,796,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,437,796,083.04/244,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,156.40

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