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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,078.81, 364,633.92 and 157,988.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,078.81, 364,633.92 and 157,988.36 is: 236,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,078.81 : 364,633.92 = 157,988.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,078.81/364,633.92 = 157,988.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,078.81x = 364,633.92 × 157,988.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,078.81x = 57,607,915,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,607,915,021.17/244,078.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,021.78

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