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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,405.15, 366,935.78 and 156,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,405.15, 366,935.78 and 156,050.35 is: 234,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,405.15 : 366,935.78 = 156,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,405.15/366,935.78 = 156,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,405.15x = 366,935.78 × 156,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,405.15x = 57,260,456,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,260,456,896.52/244,405.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,284.98

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