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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,034.88, 353,215.62 and 244,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,034.88, 353,215.62 and 244,176.48 is: 336,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,034.88 : 353,215.62 = 244,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,034.88/353,215.62 = 244,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,034.88x = 353,215.62 × 244,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,034.88x = 86,246,946,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,246,946,772.62/256,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,856.24

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