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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,837.40, 367,256.10 and 243,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,837.40, 367,256.10 and 243,282.20 is: 364,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,837.40 : 367,256.10 = 243,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,837.40/367,256.10 = 243,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,837.40x = 367,256.10 × 243,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,837.40x = 89,346,871,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,346,871,971.42/244,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,923.30

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