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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,621.68, 423,318.25 and 244,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,621.68, 423,318.25 and 244,642.24 is: 367,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,621.68 : 423,318.25 = 244,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,621.68/423,318.25 = 244,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,621.68x = 423,318.25 × 244,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,621.68x = 103,561,521,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,561,521,573.08/281,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,732.78

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