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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,209.06, 337,011.87 and 159,277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,209.06, 337,011.87 and 159,277.38 is: 219,804.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,209.06 : 337,011.87 = 159,277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,209.06/337,011.87 = 159,277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,209.06x = 337,011.87 × 159,277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,209.06x = 53,678,367,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,678,367,682.50/244,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,804.98

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