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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.30, 366,918.45 and 156,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.30, 366,918.45 and 156,038.80 is: 234,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.30 : 366,918.45 = 156,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.30/366,918.45 = 156,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.30x = 366,918.45 × 156,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.30x = 57,253,514,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,514,635.86/244,612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,058.20

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