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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,606.72, 337,413.90 and 153,818.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,606.72, 337,413.90 and 153,818.68 is: 212,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,606.72 : 337,413.90 = 153,818.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,606.72/337,413.90 = 153,818.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,606.72x = 337,413.90 × 153,818.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,606.72x = 51,900,560,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,900,560,711.65/244,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,179.62

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