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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,742.13, 367,069.38 and 155,731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,742.13, 367,069.38 and 155,731.23 is: 233,568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,742.13 : 367,069.38 = 155,731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,742.13/367,069.38 = 155,731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,742.13x = 367,069.38 × 155,731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,742.13x = 57,164,166,042.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164,166,042.74/244,742.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,568.97

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