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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,785.15, 338,018.92 and 153,061.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,785.15, 338,018.92 and 153,061.62 is: 211,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,785.15 : 338,018.92 = 153,061.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,785.15/338,018.92 = 153,061.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,785.15x = 338,018.92 × 153,061.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,785.15x = 51,737,723,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,737,723,485.85/244,785.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,359.73

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