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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,368.90, 366,881.40 and 156,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,368.90, 366,881.40 and 156,014.10 is: 234,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,368.90 : 366,881.40 = 156,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,368.90/366,881.40 = 156,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,368.90x = 366,881.40 × 156,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,368.90x = 57,238,671,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,238,671,427.74/244,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,230.59

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