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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,239.24, 403,965.51 and 244,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,239.24, 403,965.51 and 244,324.56 is: 367,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,239.24 : 403,965.51 = 244,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,239.24/403,965.51 = 244,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,239.24x = 403,965.51 × 244,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,239.24x = 98,698,695,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,698,695,485.93/268,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,950.25

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