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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,701.30, 367,051.95 and 156,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,701.30, 367,051.95 and 156,127.80 is: 234,191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,701.30 : 367,051.95 = 156,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,701.30/367,051.95 = 156,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,701.30x = 367,051.95 × 156,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,701.30x = 57,307,013,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,307,013,439.21/244,701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,191.70

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