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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,974.20, 367,461.30 and 211,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,974.20, 367,461.30 and 211,731.80 is: 317,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,974.20 : 367,461.30 = 211,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,974.20/367,461.30 = 211,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,974.20x = 367,461.30 × 211,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,974.20x = 77,803,242,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,803,242,479.34/244,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,597.70

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