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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,177.30, 514,985.46 and 244,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,177.30, 514,985.46 and 244,204.24 is: 337,002.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,177.30 : 514,985.46 = 244,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,177.30/514,985.46 = 244,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,177.30x = 514,985.46 × 244,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,177.30x = 125,761,632,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,761,632,870.35/373,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,002.37

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