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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,403.15, 366,932.78 and 156,048.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,403.15, 366,932.78 and 156,048.35 is: 234,281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,403.15 : 366,932.78 = 156,048.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,403.15/366,932.78 = 156,048.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,403.15x = 366,932.78 × 156,048.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,403.15x = 57,259,254,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,259,254,879.91/244,403.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,281.98

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