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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,639.10, 423,344.38 and 244,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,639.10, 423,344.38 and 244,659.66 is: 367,758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,639.10 : 423,344.38 = 244,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,639.10/423,344.38 = 244,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,639.10x = 423,344.38 × 244,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,639.10x = 103,575,292,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,575,292,073.71/281,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,758.92

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