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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,197.06, 336,995.28 and 159,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,197.06, 336,995.28 and 159,265.32 is: 219,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,197.06 : 336,995.28 = 159,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,197.06/336,995.28 = 159,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,197.06x = 336,995.28 × 159,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,197.06x = 53,671,661,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,671,661,107.69/244,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,788.32

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