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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,179.98, 365,613.75 and 154,950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,179.98, 365,613.75 and 154,950.38 is: 232,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,179.98 : 365,613.75 = 154,950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,179.98/365,613.75 = 154,950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,179.98x = 365,613.75 × 154,950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,179.98x = 56,651,989,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,651,989,495.73/244,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,009.15

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