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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,870.20, 367,305.30 and 242,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,870.20, 367,305.30 and 242,537.40 is: 363,806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,870.20 : 367,305.30 = 242,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,870.20/367,305.30 = 242,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,870.20x = 367,305.30 × 242,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,870.20x = 89,085,272,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,085,272,468.22/244,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,806.10

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