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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,210.56, 337,013.94 and 159,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,210.56, 337,013.94 and 159,278.88 is: 219,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,210.56 : 337,013.94 = 159,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,210.56/337,013.94 = 159,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,210.56x = 337,013.94 × 159,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,210.56x = 53,679,202,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679,202,907.59/244,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,807.05

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