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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,719.83, 367,036 and 155,708.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,719.83, 367,036 and 155,708.93 is: 233,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,719.83 : 367,036 = 155,708.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,719.83/367,036 = 155,708.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,719.83x = 367,036 × 155,708.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,719.83x = 57,150,782,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,782,831.48/244,719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,535.56

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