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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,423.88, 337,230.69 and 153,870.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,423.88, 337,230.69 and 153,870.23 is: 212,294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,423.88 : 337,230.69 = 153,870.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,423.88/337,230.69 = 153,870.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,423.88x = 337,230.69 × 153,870.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,423.88x = 51,889,763,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,889,763,833.36/244,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,294.17

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