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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,216.81, 337,022.57 and 159,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,216.81, 337,022.57 and 159,285.13 is: 219,815.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,216.81 : 337,022.57 = 159,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,216.81/337,022.57 = 159,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,216.81x = 337,022.57 × 159,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,216.81x = 53,682,683,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682,683,875.38/244,216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,815.68

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