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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,358.40, 366,865.65 and 156,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,358.40, 366,865.65 and 156,003.60 is: 234,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,358.40 : 366,865.65 = 156,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,358.40/366,865.65 = 156,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,358.40x = 366,865.65 × 156,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,358.40x = 57,232,362,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232,362,116.34/244,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,214.83

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