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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,995.84, 368,932.73 and 213,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,995.84, 368,932.73 and 213,778.24 is: 321,922.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,995.84 : 368,932.73 = 213,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,995.84/368,932.73 = 213,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,995.84x = 368,932.73 × 213,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,995.84x = 78,869,787,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,869,787,706.57/244,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,922.97

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