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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,427.40, 366,969.15 and 156,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,427.40, 366,969.15 and 156,072.60 is: 234,318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,427.40 : 366,969.15 = 156,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,427.40/366,969.15 = 156,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,427.40x = 366,969.15 × 156,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,427.40x = 57,273,829,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,273,829,360.29/244,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,318.37

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