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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,496.82, 337,516.14 and 153,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,496.82, 337,516.14 and 153,985.80 is: 212,570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,496.82 : 337,516.14 = 153,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,496.82/337,516.14 = 153,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,496.82x = 337,516.14 × 153,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,496.82x = 51,972,692,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,972,692,830.81/244,496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,570.02

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