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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,637.10, 423,341.38 and 244,657.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,637.10, 423,341.38 and 244,657.66 is: 367,755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,637.10 : 423,341.38 = 244,657.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,637.10/423,341.38 = 244,657.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,637.10x = 423,341.38 × 244,657.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,637.10x = 103,573,711,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,573,711,411.97/281,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,755.93

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