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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,927.44, 368,222.74 and 244,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,927.44, 368,222.74 and 244,682 is: 364,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,927.44 : 368,222.74 = 244,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,927.44/368,222.74 = 244,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,927.44x = 368,222.74 × 244,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,927.44x = 90,097,476,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,097,476,468.68/246,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,874.30

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