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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,213.56, 337,018.08 and 159,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,213.56, 337,018.08 and 159,281.88 is: 219,811.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,213.56 : 337,018.08 = 159,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,213.56/337,018.08 = 159,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,213.56x = 337,018.08 × 159,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,213.56x = 53,680,873,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,680,873,376.39/244,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,811.19

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