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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,856.90, 367,285.35 and 224,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,856.90, 367,285.35 and 224,639.30 is: 336,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,856.90 : 367,285.35 = 224,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,856.90/367,285.35 = 224,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,856.90x = 367,285.35 × 224,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,856.90x = 82,506,723,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,506,723,924.26/244,856.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,958.95

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