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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.57, 337,393.38 and 153,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.57, 337,393.38 and 153,803.80 is: 212,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.57 : 337,393.38 = 153,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.57/337,393.38 = 153,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.57x = 337,393.38 × 153,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.57x = 51,892,383,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,892,383,938.84/244,591.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,159.33

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