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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,025.76, 336,653.64 and 159,139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,025.76, 336,653.64 and 159,139.92 is: 219,546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,025.76 : 336,653.64 = 159,139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,025.76/336,653.64 = 159,139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,025.76x = 336,653.64 × 159,139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,025.76x = 53,575,033,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,575,033,337.31/244,025.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,546.63

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