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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,849.40, 367,274.10 and 224,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,849.40, 367,274.10 and 224,631.80 is: 336,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,849.40 : 367,274.10 = 224,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,849.40/367,274.10 = 224,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,849.40x = 367,274.10 × 224,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,849.40x = 82,501,442,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,501,442,176.38/244,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,947.70

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