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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,566.40, 366,412.20 and 150,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,566.40, 366,412.20 and 150,962.80 is: 226,174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,566.40 : 366,412.20 = 150,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,566.40/366,412.20 = 150,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,566.40x = 366,412.20 × 150,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,566.40x = 55,314,611,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,611,666.16/244,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,174.21

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