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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,621.17, 423,317.50 and 244,641.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,621.17, 423,317.50 and 244,641.74 is: 367,732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,621.17 : 423,317.50 = 244,641.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,621.17/423,317.50 = 244,641.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,621.17x = 423,317.50 × 244,641.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,621.17x = 103,561,127,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,561,127,379.28/281,621.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,732.04

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