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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,572.57, 337,367.16 and 153,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,572.57, 337,367.16 and 153,784.80 is: 212,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,572.57 : 337,367.16 = 153,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,572.57/337,367.16 = 153,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,572.57x = 337,367.16 × 153,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,572.57x = 51,881,941,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,881,941,227.17/244,572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,133.12

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