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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,003.70, 399,005.55 and 244,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,003.70, 399,005.55 and 244,230.90 is: 366,346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,003.70 : 399,005.55 = 244,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,003.70/399,005.55 = 244,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,003.70x = 399,005.55 × 244,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,003.70x = 97,449,484,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,449,484,581.50/266,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,346.35

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