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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,587.70, 366,881.55 and 151,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,587.70, 366,881.55 and 151,275.70 is: 226,913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,587.70 : 366,881.55 = 151,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,587.70/366,881.55 = 151,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,587.70x = 366,881.55 × 151,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,587.70x = 55,500,263,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,500,263,293.34/244,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,913.55

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