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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,618.60, 423,313.63 and 244,639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,618.60, 423,313.63 and 244,639.17 is: 367,728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,618.60 : 423,313.63 = 244,639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,618.60/423,313.63 = 244,639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,618.60x = 423,313.63 × 244,639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,618.60x = 103,559,094,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,559,094,481.29/281,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,728.18

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