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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,819.20, 367,228.80 and 242,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,819.20, 367,228.80 and 242,486.40 is: 363,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,819.20 : 367,228.80 = 242,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,819.20/367,228.80 = 242,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,819.20x = 367,228.80 × 242,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,819.20x = 89,047,989,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,047,989,688.32/244,819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,729.60

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