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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,566.45, 337,358.71 and 153,778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,566.45, 337,358.71 and 153,778.68 is: 212,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,566.45 : 337,358.71 = 153,778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,566.45/337,358.71 = 153,778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,566.45x = 337,358.71 × 153,778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,566.45x = 51,878,577,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,878,577,110.30/244,566.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,124.67

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