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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,598.40, 367,243.20 and 151,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,598.40, 367,243.20 and 151,286.40 is: 227,143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,598.40 : 367,243.20 = 151,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,598.40/367,243.20 = 151,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,598.40x = 367,243.20 × 151,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,598.40x = 55,558,901,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558,901,652.48/244,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,143.36

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