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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,858.40, 367,287.60 and 224,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,858.40, 367,287.60 and 224,640.80 is: 336,961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,858.40 : 367,287.60 = 224,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,858.40/367,287.60 = 224,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,858.40x = 367,287.60 × 224,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,858.40x = 82,507,780,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,507,780,294.08/244,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,961.20

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