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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,165.48, 365,592 and 154,935.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,165.48, 365,592 and 154,935.88 is: 231,987.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,165.48 : 365,592 = 154,935.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,165.48/365,592 = 154,935.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,165.48x = 365,592 × 154,935.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,165.48x = 56,643,318,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643,318,240.96/244,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,987.41

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