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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,455.40, 367,028.70 and 151,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,455.40, 367,028.70 and 151,143.40 is: 226,928.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,455.40 : 367,028.70 = 151,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,455.40/367,028.70 = 151,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,455.40x = 367,028.70 × 151,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,455.40x = 55,473,965,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,473,965,615.58/244,455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,928.78

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