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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,796.83, 336,439.62 and 158,913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,796.83, 336,439.62 and 158,913.89 is: 219,301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,796.83 : 336,439.62 = 158,913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,796.83/336,439.62 = 158,913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,796.83x = 336,439.62 × 158,913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,796.83x = 53,464,929,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,464,929,605.42/243,796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,301.17

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