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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,171.20, 366,256.80 and 150,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,171.20, 366,256.80 and 150,859.20 is: 226,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,171.20 : 366,256.80 = 150,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,171.20/366,256.80 = 150,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,171.20x = 366,256.80 × 150,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,171.20x = 55,253,207,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,253,207,842.56/244,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,288.80

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