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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,839.78, 423,181.36 and 244,006.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,839.78, 423,181.36 and 244,006.06 is: 366,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,839.78 : 423,181.36 = 244,006.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,839.78/423,181.36 = 244,006.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,839.78x = 423,181.36 × 244,006.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,839.78x = 103,258,814,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258,814,203.14/281,839.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,374.17

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