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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,142.96, 448,850.70 and 244,601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,142.96, 448,850.70 and 244,601.22 is: 337,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,142.96 : 448,850.70 = 244,601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,142.96/448,850.70 = 244,601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,142.96x = 448,850.70 × 244,601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,142.96x = 109,789,428,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,789,428,817.85/325,142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,665.10

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