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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,079.30, 364,634.60 and 157,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,079.30, 364,634.60 and 157,988.80 is: 236,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,079.30 : 364,634.60 = 157,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,079.30/364,634.60 = 157,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,079.30x = 364,634.60 × 157,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,079.30x = 57,608,181,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,608,181,190.95/244,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,022.39

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