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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,836.40, 367,254.60 and 243,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,836.40, 367,254.60 and 243,281.20 is: 364,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,836.40 : 367,254.60 = 243,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,836.40/367,254.60 = 243,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,836.40x = 367,254.60 × 243,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,836.40x = 89,346,139,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,346,139,793.52/244,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,921.80

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