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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,424.39, 337,231.38 and 153,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,424.39, 337,231.38 and 153,870.74 is: 212,294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,424.39 : 337,231.38 = 153,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,424.39/337,231.38 = 153,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,424.39x = 337,231.38 × 153,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,424.39x = 51,890,040,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,890,040,305.66/244,424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,294.86

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