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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,406.15, 366,937.28 and 156,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,406.15, 366,937.28 and 156,051.35 is: 234,286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,406.15 : 366,937.28 = 156,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,406.15/366,937.28 = 156,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,406.15x = 366,937.28 × 156,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,406.15x = 57,261,057,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261,057,129.07/244,406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,286.48

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