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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,413.40, 366,948.15 and 156,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,413.40, 366,948.15 and 156,058.60 is: 234,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,413.40 : 366,948.15 = 156,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,413.40/366,948.15 = 156,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,413.40x = 366,948.15 × 156,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,413.40x = 57,265,414,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,265,414,561.59/244,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,297.36

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