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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,391.40, 366,915.15 and 156,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,391.40, 366,915.15 and 156,036.60 is: 234,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,391.40 : 366,915.15 = 156,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,391.40/366,915.15 = 156,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,391.40x = 366,915.15 × 156,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,391.40x = 57,252,192,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,192,494.49/244,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,264.35

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