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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,415.40, 366,951.15 and 156,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,415.40, 366,951.15 and 156,060.60 is: 234,300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,415.40 : 366,951.15 = 156,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,415.40/366,951.15 = 156,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,415.40x = 366,951.15 × 156,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,415.40x = 57,266,616,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,266,616,639.69/244,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,300.36

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