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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,422.88, 337,229.31 and 153,869.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,422.88, 337,229.31 and 153,869.23 is: 212,292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,422.88 : 337,229.31 = 153,869.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,422.88/337,229.31 = 153,869.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,422.88x = 337,229.31 × 153,869.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,422.88x = 51,889,214,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,889,214,545.83/244,422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,292.79

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