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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,541.40, 366,374.70 and 150,937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,541.40, 366,374.70 and 150,937.80 is: 226,136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,541.40 : 366,374.70 = 150,937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,541.40/366,374.70 = 150,937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,541.40x = 366,374.70 × 150,937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,541.40x = 55,299,791,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299,791,193.66/244,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,136.72

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