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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,244.44, 373,988.65 and 154,449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,244.44, 373,988.65 and 154,449.27 is: 231,749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,244.44 : 373,988.65 = 154,449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,244.44/373,988.65 = 154,449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,244.44x = 373,988.65 × 154,449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,244.44x = 57,762,272,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,762,272,496.97/249,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,749.49

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