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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,623.17, 423,320.50 and 244,643.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,623.17, 423,320.50 and 244,643.74 is: 367,735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,623.17 : 423,320.50 = 244,643.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,623.17/423,320.50 = 244,643.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,623.17x = 423,320.50 × 244,643.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,623.17x = 103,562,710,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,562,710,338.67/281,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,735.05

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