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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,170.48, 365,599.50 and 154,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,170.48, 365,599.50 and 154,940.88 is: 231,994.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,170.48 : 365,599.50 = 154,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,170.48/365,599.50 = 154,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,170.48x = 365,599.50 × 154,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,170.48x = 56,646,308,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,646,308,257.56/244,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,994.91

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