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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.05, 366,918.08 and 156,038.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.05, 366,918.08 and 156,038.55 is: 234,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.05 : 366,918.08 = 156,038.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.05/366,918.08 = 156,038.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.05x = 366,918.08 × 156,038.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.05x = 57,253,364,391.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,364,391.79/244,612.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,057.83

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