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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,493.88, 337,512.02 and 153,982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,493.88, 337,512.02 and 153,982.82 is: 212,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,493.88 : 337,512.02 = 153,982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,493.88/337,512.02 = 153,982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,493.88x = 337,512.02 × 153,982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,493.88x = 51,971,052,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,971,052,697.36/244,493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,565.87

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