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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,472.07, 421,991.19 and 244,139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,472.07, 421,991.19 and 244,139.74 is: 337,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,472.07 : 421,991.19 = 244,139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,472.07/421,991.19 = 244,139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,472.07x = 421,991.19 × 244,139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,472.07x = 103,024,817,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,024,817,823.02/305,472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,264.28

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