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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,306.44, 366,875.73 and 159,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,306.44, 366,875.73 and 159,062.40 is: 238,864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,306.44 : 366,875.73 = 159,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,306.44/366,875.73 = 159,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,306.44x = 366,875.73 × 159,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,306.44x = 58,356,134,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,356,134,115.55/244,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,864.49

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