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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,566.95, 337,359.40 and 153,779.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,566.95, 337,359.40 and 153,779.18 is: 212,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,566.95 : 337,359.40 = 153,779.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,566.95/337,359.40 = 153,779.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,566.95x = 337,359.40 × 153,779.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,566.95x = 51,878,851,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,878,851,897.29/244,566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,125.36

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