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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,543.70, 366,815.55 and 151,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,543.70, 366,815.55 and 151,231.70 is: 226,847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,543.70 : 366,815.55 = 151,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,543.70/366,815.55 = 151,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,543.70x = 366,815.55 × 151,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,543.70x = 55,474,139,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,474,139,212.94/244,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,847.55

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