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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,286.60, 370,929.90 and 244,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,286.60, 370,929.90 and 244,662.20 is: 366,993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,286.60 : 370,929.90 = 244,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,286.60/370,929.90 = 244,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,286.60x = 370,929.90 × 244,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,286.60x = 90,752,525,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,752,525,379.78/247,286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,993.30

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