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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,234.20, 376,226.10 and 244,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,234.20, 376,226.10 and 244,985.40 is: 368,334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,234.20 : 376,226.10 = 244,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,234.20/376,226.10 = 244,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,234.20x = 376,226.10 × 244,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,234.20x = 92,169,901,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,169,901,598.94/250,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,334.55

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