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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,062.32, 365,497.32 and 150,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,062.32, 365,497.32 and 150,439.28 is: 225,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,062.32 : 365,497.32 = 150,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,062.32/365,497.32 = 150,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,062.32x = 365,497.32 × 150,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,062.32x = 54,985,153,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,985,153,662.73/244,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,291.45

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