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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,036.38, 353,217.69 and 244,177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,036.38, 353,217.69 and 244,177.98 is: 336,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,036.38 : 353,217.69 = 244,177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,036.38/353,217.69 = 244,177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,036.38x = 353,217.69 × 244,177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,036.38x = 86,247,982,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,247,982,044.47/256,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,858.31

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