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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,402.15, 366,931.28 and 156,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,402.15, 366,931.28 and 156,047.35 is: 234,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,402.15 : 366,931.28 = 156,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,402.15/366,931.28 = 156,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,402.15x = 366,931.28 × 156,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,402.15x = 57,258,653,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,258,653,876.11/244,402.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,280.48

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