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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,243.23, 337,220.15 and 152,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,243.23, 337,220.15 and 152,502.20 is: 210,555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,243.23 : 337,220.15 = 152,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,243.23/337,220.15 = 152,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,243.23x = 337,220.15 × 152,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,243.23x = 51,426,813,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,426,813,996.82/244,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,555.74

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