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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,207.56, 337,009.80 and 159,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,207.56, 337,009.80 and 159,275.88 is: 219,802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,207.56 : 337,009.80 = 159,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,207.56/337,009.80 = 159,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,207.56x = 337,009.80 × 159,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,207.56x = 53,677,532,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,677,532,463.62/244,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,802.91

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