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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,079.81, 364,635.41 and 157,989.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,079.81, 364,635.41 and 157,989.36 is: 236,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,079.81 : 364,635.41 = 157,989.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,079.81/364,635.41 = 157,989.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,079.81x = 364,635.41 × 157,989.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,079.81x = 57,608,515,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,608,515,059.24/244,079.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,023.27

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