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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,087.40, 364,646.77 and 157,996.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,087.40, 364,646.77 and 157,996.95 is: 236,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,087.40 : 364,646.77 = 157,996.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,087.40/364,646.77 = 157,996.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,087.40x = 364,646.77 × 157,996.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,087.40x = 57,613,076,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,613,076,704.89/244,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,034.62

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