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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,022.76, 336,649.50 and 159,136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,022.76, 336,649.50 and 159,136.92 is: 219,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,022.76 : 336,649.50 = 159,136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,022.76/336,649.50 = 159,136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,022.76x = 336,649.50 × 159,136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,022.76x = 53,573,364,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,573,364,549.54/244,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,542.49

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