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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,178.48, 365,611.50 and 154,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,178.48, 365,611.50 and 154,948.88 is: 232,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,178.48 : 365,611.50 = 154,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,178.48/365,611.50 = 154,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,178.48x = 365,611.50 × 154,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,178.48x = 56,651,092,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651,092,440.12/244,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,006.90

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