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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,284.41, 366,842.82 and 159,040.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,284.41, 366,842.82 and 159,040.46 is: 238,831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,284.41 : 366,842.82 = 159,040.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,284.41/366,842.82 = 159,040.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,284.41x = 366,842.82 × 159,040.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,284.41x = 58,342,852,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,342,852,354.01/244,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,831.67

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