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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,719.70, 392,579.55 and 244,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,719.70, 392,579.55 and 244,223.70 is: 366,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,719.70 : 392,579.55 = 244,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,719.70/392,579.55 = 244,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,719.70x = 392,579.55 × 244,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,719.70x = 95,877,230,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,877,230,245.34/261,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,335.55

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