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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,178.98, 365,612.25 and 154,949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,178.98, 365,612.25 and 154,949.38 is: 232,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,178.98 : 365,612.25 = 154,949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,178.98/365,612.25 = 154,949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,178.98x = 365,612.25 × 154,949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,178.98x = 56,651,391,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651,391,457.91/244,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,007.65

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